EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PUBLIC WORKS (2136)

Glynn County Government • Brunswick, GA

45d • $43,023 • Onsite

About The Position

This position operates equipment in the repair and maintenance of county streets and related infrastructure.

Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid Class A commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment, including excavator, loader, dump truck, mowers, lowboy, motor grader, dozer, etc.
• Performs a variety of public works maintenance activities, including maintaining and repairing roads, bridges, rights-of-way, drainage structures, driveways, etc.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Loads and transports materials, fuel, and equipment to and from work sites.
• Flags traffic and installs traffic control devices at work sites.
• Cuts and cleans out-fall ditches; removes trees.
• Pours concrete for drainage structures and sidewalks.
• Installs drain pipes.
• Assists with other public works operations as assigned.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Participates in storm clean-up.
• Performs related duties.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly payroll
• 12 hours of PTO per month
• 12 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
• Health Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Deferred Compensation
• Voluntary Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees