Equipment Operator I

City of Albany, Georgia•Georgia 31701, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to operate light equipment and perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of city grounds, parks, streetlights, or right-of-ways per assigned department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
one (1) year previous experience and/or training operating light equipment required
A valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with appropriate endorsements is preferred.
in lieu of a valid Georgia CDL, a minimum of five (5) years of experience operating light equipment is required.

Nice To Haves

A valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with appropriate endorsements is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment, machinery and tools used in the performance of duties which may include a dump truck, bucket truck, motor grader, backhoe, boom ax, forklift, various mowers, tractors, trencher, vibrator, pay loader, hydro seeder, pressure washer, tiller, weed eaters, leaf blower, chipper, chain saw, shovels, rakes, and related power and hand tools.
May perform manual work functions in the construction, maintenance, and/or repair of recreational grounds and facilities; may move and repair equipment, paint buildings and walls, maintain gym, collect trash, and perform related tasks.
May line ball parks/ball fields, install fences and playground equipment, seed/mow grass, maintain irrigation systems, apply insecticide/herbicide, maintain sports turf, and perform related tasks; reports on landscape and insect problems.
May perform manual work functions associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of city street and security lights such as changing bulbs, installing and repairing cable, or performing related tasks.
May perform manual work functions associated with maintaining right-of-ways, ditches, and holding ponds which may include trimming trees, removing stumps and debris, mowing grass, and performing related tasks.
Performs routine maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in good working condition such as changing tires, inspecting, greasing, and cleaning equipment, maintaining fluid levels, changing blades, calibrating equipment, and performing related tasks.
May prepare a variety of reports, logs, and invoices; forwards to appropriate individual.
May train and supervise part-time staff; ensure compliance with standard safety procedures.
May assist with the acquisition of inventory; picks up and delivers supplies and equipment to/from work sites.
Operates a two-way radio in the performance of duties.
Performs other related duties as required.