Equipment Operator III

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Equipment Operator III operates one or more types of heavy equipment at a skilled level, including track hoes, loaders, bulldozers, off-road dump trucks, graders, and roll-off trucks, as well as light equipment such as mowing equipment, farm tractors, hydro seeders, and flatbed trucks. The position supports road maintenance and solid-waste operations and requires safe equipment operation, basic equipment maintenance, and regular, predictable attendance. The employee may also perform unskilled or semi-skilled labor, assist with training new employees, and assign, check, and approve work of Laborers and other Equipment Operators. Other relevant work may be assigned. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position, incumbents are subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

Ability to read and write.
Four years of combined Equipment Operator I or II experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the stated minimum qualifications.
Valid Class A or B driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge of the County’s 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 meet the listed physical and sensory demands, including operating equipment, using hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation, and working alone or with others.
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 equipment, 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 equipment, 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.
Assist in training new employees and in assigning, checking, and approving work of Laborers and other Equipment Operators.
Perform other relevant work as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.