Heavy Equipment Operator #2520; #2528

Columbia County • Columbia County, GA

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About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates various heavy equipment, including a jet vac-truck, backhoe, bulldozer, and other machinery used to maintain county roads, drainage systems, and rights-of-way. The position reports to a Supervisor and/or Manager and performs work outdoors, with occasional exposure to cold or inclement weather, noise, dust, dirt, grease, and moving machinery. Protective devices such as masks or gloves must be worn.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually associated with an apprenticeship/internship or one to two years in a similar position.
• Possess, or be able to readily obtain, a valid State of Georgia commercial driver's license for the class of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Obtain the required commercial driver's license within six months of being promoted.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of county policies and procedures pertaining to road maintenance and improvement.
• Knowledge of achieving grade, drainage, and proper compaction.
• Skill in operating heavy equipment such as a front-end loader, pan, bulldozer, and backhoe.
• Skill in dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoes, pans, bulldozers, and other equipment to redistribute dirt for drainage improvement projects.
• Maintain drainage systems by pulling ditches, cutting drainage ditches off roads, and cleaning pipelines with a vac-truck.
• Spread asphalt for roadway paving and patching.
• Maintain equipment, including changing blades, tires, oil, and filters.
• Maintain driveways located within the county right-of-way.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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