Equipment Operator III

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

3d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Operates one or more pieces of heavy equipment at a skilled level such as: a backhoe, loader, dozer, track-hoe, scraper, grader, knuckle boom tractor, etc. Assists in assigning, checking and approving work of Laborers and other Equipment Operators.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and write.
• Two years’ Equipment Operator experience required.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the minimum level of qualifications, stated above.
• Valid Class A Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Knowledge of geography of the County includes major roads and landmarks.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating various types of heavy equipment.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to lift objects of up to 100 pounds.
• Essential functions continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing); move oneself about the worksite by walking; ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; reach overhead; position oneself by crouching or kneeling; maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; push or pull items; repetitively use hands/arms/legs; grasp items; and move/transport items weighing up to 25lbs.
• Incumbents constantly must think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change.
• Essential functions continuously require incumbents to direct others; maintain stamina during the workday; meet deadlines; operate equipment; and stay organized.
• Essential functions frequently require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or knees; and move/transport items weighing between 26lbs and 75lbs.
• Essential functions frequently require incumbents to use math/calculations.
• Essential functions occasionally require the ability to move oneself by crawling on hands and knees and move/transport items weighing between 76lbs and 100lbs.
• Essential functions occasionally require incumbents to be on-call; work irregular hours (i.e. nights and/or weekends); and attend work-related meetings and training.
• Sensory Ability: Essential Functions require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment.
• Environmental Factors: Essential functions are continuously performed with exposure to risk of bodily injury from hazards including chemical, sharp objects/tools, heavy machinery, and traffic; dirt/mud, fumes, gases, odors, dust, grease and oil; moving mechanical parts; extreme noise; vibration; and wet, slippery floors/surfaces.
• Incumbents continuously must be able to work with others.
• Essential functions are frequently performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather or dry environments; extreme hot or cold temperatures; risk of bodily injury from biological hazards; working in high heights/high places or constricted spaces; and hot temperature devices including burners and flame torches.
• Essential functions are occasionally performed with exposure to risk of bodily injury from electrical hazards.
• Incumbents occasionally must be able to work alone.
• Incumbents regularly must be able to work around equipment/machinery; drive county vehicles and other equipment; and walk on uneven ground.

Responsibilities

• Operates bulldozers, motor graders, and front-end loaders, etc.: to clear and level land for construction of roads, parking lots, building sites, compactor sites, routine maintenance of county roads, etc.
• Operates flatbed or dump trucks to transport materials or haul brush/debris, gravel, dirt, etc.
• Performs basic maintenance on backhoes, loaders, dozers, track-hoes, scrapers, graders, knuckle boom tractor, dump trucks which include washing, changing oil, greasing, checking all fluid levels and minor maintenance repairs.
• May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as pouring concrete, laying block, installing pipes, installing erosion controls and shoulder maintenance.
• May operate a traffic control truck when following motor graders, moving equipment and working in inclement weather.
• May assist in training new employees and in assigning, checking and approving work of Laborers and other Equipment Operators.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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