Equipment Operator, Senior

DC Career Site•Decatur, GA

2d•$19 - $30

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate vehicles and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of mechanisms to complete tasks for various maintenance, upkeep, and/or construction projects in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle; equipment in this classification includes vehicles with mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse, or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive/maneuver in and around confined spaces. This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Two years of experience in the operation of heavy trucks and/or off-road construction equipment or a related field
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver’s License; some assignments may require a Georgia Class A Commercial Driver’s License and/or special endorsements.
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a valid 12-month DOT Medical Blue Card as a condition of employment for some departments.

Responsibilities

Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, installation, and construction of County grounds, property, utilities, right-of-ways, and other infrastructure for departmental operations
Drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other County property
Maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles
Obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines
Monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.
Drives roll-off container truck to haul materials to and from work sites
Maneuvers and positions vehicle to allow for proper alignment of containers to be placed or retrieved
Connects container to truck and operates winch, checking for proper load distribution and support for the vehicle
Secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport
Dumps material at appropriate location.
Operates bobcat, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and amounts
Utilizes bobcat to clear land or debris.
Operates backhoe to perform basic digging, trenching, and clearing of land or materials for maintenance and upkeep projects for public utilities and other infrastructure
Controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario in order to minimize destruction of property and avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines.
Operates tractors with articulated boom mowing system to mow right-of-ways, parks, and other County property along steep slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas inaccessible to most mowing apparatuses
Scouts path for and removes rocks, debris, and other obstacles that may cause damage to the equipment, property, or the public
Determines proper settings and adjusts boom for proper angle, height and trajectory
Maneuvers and monitors boom mower for optimal operation.
Drives knuckle-boom truck to collect trash, limbs, and other debris from work sites, parks, and other County property, and transport it to the landfill
Positions vehicle alongside targeted debris
Operates truck- or trailer-mounted knuckle-boom arm to pick up debris and load it into the truck
Secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport
Dumps material at appropriate location.
Operates front loader vehicles in the collection and disposal of solid waste, collects solid waste from various location, and delivers to county disposal facility.
Operates and loads a variety of specialized sanitation vehicles to pick up special collections items and refuse not part of a regular residential route.
Fuels and performs routine maintenance of equipment in the field
Drives fuel truck requiring hazardous materials endorsement to work sites to fuel equipment
Greases equipment
Changes / repairs tires as necessary
Changes blades, belts, and chains
Checks fluids and performs other minor repairs as appropriate.
Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning route
Performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants
Cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignment
Secures vehicle after use.
Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects.
Utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear
Monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals
Monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions, flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and comes around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public
Reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents
Reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio.