Equipment Operator III

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

1d • 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. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and write.
• Two years’ Equipment Operator experience required.
• 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.
• 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 around equipment/machinery.
• Ability to drive county vehicles and other equipment.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground.

Nice To Haves

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the minimum level of qualifications, stated above.

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.

What This Job Offers

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