Equipment Operator I

Meriwether County•Meriwether County, GA

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled-trades work operating large trucks with a GVWR of up to 65,000 pounds and light and medium equipment with operating weights up to 35,000 pounds. Work includes road construction and maintenance, maintaining county rights of way and drainage systems, and maintaining buildings, grounds, and related facilities. Other related duties may be assigned. Work is performed under limited supervision of the assigned supervisor, identified as the Operations Chief or Department Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience operating small and medium-sized equipment and trucks, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of vehicles and equipment used in the area of assignment.
General knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in operating equipment.
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing vehicle operation.
Skill in operating light- to medium-duty equipment.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
Ability to detect signs of mechanical failure in vehicles and equipment.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
National Safety Council Flagger certification within six months.
Favorable background history as determined by review of local, state, and federal records, and a favorable driving history (MVR).
Valid Georgia driver’s license, Class B minimum.
Willingness to follow safety best practices and promote a safe working environment.

Nice To Haves

Additional safety training or certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Participates in skilled and semiskilled work constructing and maintaining county roads and streets, rights of way, and drainage systems.
Repairs and maintains county roads and streets and road rights of way, including shoulders, gravel roads, driveway connections, and mailbox areas; assists with debris removal as necessary.
Mows grass on county property and county rights of way.
Cuts and removes brush and tree limbs from county rights of way, bridges, culverts, and drainage ways.
Chips, trims, edges, and cleans curbs, sidewalks, fences, and landscape islands; performs general landscaping duties as directed.
Operates equipment and trucks in street and pedestrian traffic, around utilities, and in other tight spaces requiring care and skill.
Operates and performs daily general maintenance inspections of medium equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, rubber tire loaders, skid steer loaders, right-of-way mowers, boom mowers, pothole patchers, and similar motorized vehicles.
Operates small equipment, including chainsaws, mowers, pressure washers, weed eaters, saws, blowers, edgers, and hedgers.
Assists with seasonal roadway maintenance, including responding to debris from flooding and windstorms, snow removal, and ice control.
Performs position-related duties as required and maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with Meriwether County policies and procedures.
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.
Performs other duties as assigned by the County Administrator, Director, or Deputy Director.