Equipment Operator

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

8d•$38,631 - $48,707•Onsite

About The Position

Operates small sized equipment including pick-up trucks, hay blower, hydro seeder, mowing machines (riding and push mowers) and/or scooter trucks, and performs manual labor in the maintenance and/or repair of County property and facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read and write.
One year Laborer experience required.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the minimum level of qualifications, stated above.
Class C Driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.
Knowledge of geography of the County including major roads and landmarks.
Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
Skill in operating various types of small to medium equipment, such as scooter trucks, mowing machines, and hand and power tools.
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.

Responsibilities

Operates pick-up truck for the collection of litter inside the Landfill, on county ROW, and at compactor sites.
Operates mowing machines (including riding and push mowers to cut grass), cuts down dead trees, clears storm drains, and collects litter/ trash.
Performs basic maintenance on pick-up trucks and mowers including washing, changing oil, greasing, checking fluids, sharpening blades and changing flat tires.
Performs unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as loading tires collected at the Landfill, municipal details which include collecting trash, helping with erosion control methods and/or trimming trees, shrubs and cutting right-of-way.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

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