Equipment Operator III

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator III operates heavy and light equipment at a skilled level, primarily at a landfill. Equipment may include track hoes, loaders, bulldozers, off-road dump trucks, graders, roll-off trucks, mowing equipment, farm tractors, hydro seeders, and flatbed trucks. The role also performs basic equipment maintenance and may assist with labor tasks and the direction or training of other employees. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Requirements

Ability to read and write.
Four years of combined Equipment Operator I or II experience.
Valid Class A or B Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge of County geography, including major streets and landmarks.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures, traffic rules and regulations, and safe operation of heavy equipment.
Expert knowledge of and skill in operating various types of heavy equipment.
Ability to take and follow directions from a supervisor and to give directions to assigned staff and gain their compliance.
Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to meet the physical, sensory, and work-related demands described in the job posting.
Incumbents are subject to random drug testing due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position.

Responsibilities

Operate bulldozers, track hoes, and front-end loaders to cover trash.
Operate roll-off trucks to transport solid waste.
Maintain safety through proper training and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Operate mowing machines, including bush hogs and riding and push mowers; cut grass; remove dead trees; clear storm drains; edge sidewalks; plant shrubs; and collect litter and trash.
Perform basic maintenance on equipment, including washing, changing oil, greasing, sharpening blades, and changing flat tires.
Assist with unskilled or semi-skilled labor, such as digging or covering trash, collecting trash and residential garbage, and trimming trees and shrubs.
Operate a pickup truck when assigned to litter control.
May assist in training new employees and assigning, checking, and approving the work of Laborers and other Equipment Operators.
Perform other relevant work as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.