Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Salary

$23.23 Hourly

Location

111 W. Vine Street, P.O. Box 1139, Murfreesboro, TN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1104318

Department

Water Department

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 4:00 PM Central

• Description
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DESCRIPTION

THIS JOB IS OPEN TO CITY OF MURFREESBORO WATER DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this position is the operation of equipment used for construction, maintenance of water, re-purified water distribution, storm water, and wastewater collection systems.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Operates backhoes, rubber-tired loaders, and/or other equipment used in construction, and/or 9 Cy vacuum/jet wash trucks in the cleaning, maintenance and/or repair of the potable water and re-purified water distribution, and storm water and wastewater collection systems.
• Conducts mechanical and/or hydro excavating in close proximity, above, underneath and beside existing utilities including high voltage electrical, high pressure gas lines, and infrastructure without causing damage to other utilities or structures.
• Conducts slope excavations and understands line standards required by OSHA for employee entry into trenches where line excavation is required.
• Interprets markings of utilities as color coded according to Tennessee One Call.
• Conducts equipment maintenance daily; greasing, belt adjustment, fluid levels, and system flushing.
• Operates various hand tools including jack hammers, pavement breakers, picks, shovels, various wrenches, air compressors, rodding machines, boring machines, and various type pumps.
• Maintains and repairs root saws and jet wash truck nozzles.
• Completes reports for line maintenance, manhole repair inspections, and water usage.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Complies with all OSHA standards.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Performs work that involves walking or standing virtually all the time and completes task that require color perception.
• Refer to Essential Functions Addendum #3.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must have three (3) years of experience in the field of wastewater collection, sewage systems, and/or potable water distribution systems is preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• May require a valid Class B Commercial driver's license (CDL) and experience operating a Class B Commercial vehicle.
• Vacuum/Jet Wash truck operators must have tanker (N) endorsement.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CITY OF MURFREESBOROBI-WEEKLY PAYROLL CALENDAR FOR 2026WORK WEEK: SUNDAY - SATURDAY26 PAY DATES

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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01

Do you currently work for the City of Murfreesboro Water Department?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have three (3) years of experience in the field of wastewater collection, sewage systems, and/or potable water distribution systems?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Class B Commercial drivers license and experience operating a Class B Commercial vehicle?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a Tanker (N) endorsement for a Vacuum/Jet Wash truck operator?

• Yes
• No

06

Please refer to the addendum on the job posting. Can you perform the listed functions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Murfreesboro

Address 111 W. Vine Street

P.O. Box 1139

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37133

Phone 6158482553

Website http://www.murfreesborotn.gov