Equipment Operator II - CO

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates medium sized equipment, including flat-bed or tandem dump trucks, mowing machines (bush hogs/boom tractors), paving and milling equipment (paving machines, milling machines and rollers) and performs manual labor in the maintenance and/or repair of County property and facilities. Hall County employees may be required to oversee a work detail of inmates from the Correctional Institution, assuring their safety and security at all times. May operate a scooter truck when assigned to litter control. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One year Equipment Operator I experience required.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.
• Valid Class A or Class B Driver's License (depending on assigned vehicle) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Knowledge of geography of the County, including major roads and landmarks.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of heavy trucks and equipment.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of, and skill in, operating various types of medium sized equipment.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to lift objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing).
• Ability to move oneself about the worksite by walking.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to position oneself by crouching or kneeling.
• Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Ability to push or pull items.
• Ability to repetitively use hands/arms/legs.
• Ability to grasp items.
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 25lbs.
• Ability to think analytically.
• Ability to handle stress and emotion.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks.
• Ability to remember names and other details.
• Ability to examine and observe details.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to adjust to change.
• Ability to direct others.
• Ability to maintain stamina during the workday.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate equipment.
• Ability to stay organized.
• Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.
• Ability to twist at the waist, hips or knees.
• Ability to move/transport items weighing between 26lbs and 75lbs.
• Ability to use math/calculations.
• Ability to move oneself by crawling on hands and knees.
• Ability to move/transport items weighing between 76lbs and 100lbs.
• Ability to use effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to work around equipment/machinery.
• Ability to drive county vehicles and other equipment.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground.

Nice To Haves

• Incumbents will be subject to random drug testing due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position.

Responsibilities

• Operates flat-bed or tandem dump trucks to transport materials or haul brush/debris, gravel, asphalt, etc.
• Operates mowing machines - including bush hogs and boom tractors to cut grass, cuts down dead trees, cuts overhang and slope areas on county roads.
• Performs basic maintenance on paving equipment, dump trucks, and mowers / boom tractors including washing, changing oil, greasing, checking fluids, sharpening blades, changing cutting teeth and changing flat tires.
• Oversees a work detail of inmates from the Correctional Institution, assuring their safety and security at all times.
• Operates and performs semi-skilled labor such as operating paving machines, milling machines, rollers and / or concrete work with looping / shovel work.
• May operate a scooter truck when assigned to litter control.
• Performs other relevant work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED