Equipment Operator III

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

6d•$23 - $29

About The Position

Operates one or more pieces of heavy equipment at a skilled level, including track hoes, loaders, dozers, off-road dump trucks, graders, and roll-off trucks. May also operate light equipment such as mowing equipment, farm tractors, hydro seeders, and flatbed trucks. Duties may vary among incumbents. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, safe equipment operation, and compliance with safety training and PPE requirements. Incumbents may be subject to random drug testing due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position.

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.
Knowledge of 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.
Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
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 remain stationary while sitting or standing, walk, maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces, and repetitively use hands, arms, and legs.
Ability to handle stress and emotion, concentrate, remember details, observe details, make decisions, adjust to change, stay organized, and maintain stamina during the workday.
Ability to be on call, attend work-related meetings or training, and operate equipment.
Ability to bend, twist, climb ladders, stairs, and ramps, and grasp tools, levers, or equipment.
Ability to think analytically, use effective written communication, work irregular hours including nights and/or weekends, direct others, meet deadlines, and use math or calculations.
Ability to crawl, crouch or kneel, reach overhead, push or pull items, transport items weighing up to 25 pounds, discriminate colors, and handle confidential information.
Ability to use effective verbal and written communication, hand-eye coordination, and fine manipulation to operate equipment.
Ability to work with others or alone.
Incumbents are subject to random drug testing because the position is safety-sensitive.

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 PPE.
Operate mowing machines, including bush hogs and riding and push mowers, to cut grass; cut down dead trees; clear storm drains; edge sidewalks; plant shrubs; and collect litter and trash.
Perform basic equipment maintenance, including washing, changing oil, greasing, sharpening blades, and changing flat tires.
May assist with unskilled or semi-skilled labor, such as digging or covering trash, collecting trash and residential garbage, and trimming trees and shrubs.
May operate a pickup truck when assigned to litter control.
May assist in training new employees and assigning, checking, and approving work of Laborers and other Equipment Operators.
Perform other relevant work as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.