Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

Houston County•Kathleen, GA

2d•$40,872 - $44,179•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to operate heavy equipment and perform manual work functions associated with transportation of materials and construction, maintenance and repair of county landfills, roads, bridges, and drainage systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of operating and servicing trucks and heavy construction equipment
Knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment
Knowledge of departmental functions, organization, and policies
Knowledge of basic equipment and vehicle maintenance practices and procedures
Knowledge of the security procedures associated with supervising inmate work details
Skill in operating a variety of trucks and small, medium and heavy construction equipment
Skill in driving
Skill in performing basic equipment and vehicle maintenance tasks
Ability to operate a variety of trucks and small, medium and heavy construction equipment
Ability to understand departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Ability to understand and follow simple written and oral instructions
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public
Ability to direct the work of inmates and subordinates
Ability to perform basic equipment and vehicle maintenance tasks
Ability to perform manual work
Ability to stoop, kneel, climb, or otherwise physically maneuver with equipment and on work sites
Ability to safely lift and/or carry weights of up to 100 pounds
Completion of tenth grade level education required
One year of experience in operating heavy equipment and performing manual labor, or a related field; or 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 Driver's License.
Required to possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of heavy equipment, machinery and tools used in construction, maintenance and repair of county landfills, roads, bridges, and drainage systems (which may include a compactor, front-end loading truck, motor grader, bulldozer, scraper, asphalt spreader); operates all other equipment, machinery, and tools as assigned.
Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of county landfills, roads, bridges, and drainage systems (which may include constructing/repairing bridges; building/repairing roads; patching holes; rolling/packing asphalt; moving soil/earth; grading roads, shoulders, or other areas; digging holes or trenches; installing pipe; shoveling asphalt, road mix, rock, dirt, etc.; trimming and clearing shrubbery; removing trees and tree limbs; removing debris from ditches and right-of-ways; hauling materials; or loading and unloading trucks).
Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.
Monitors equipment gauges and other indicators for non-standard conditions; reports faulty equipment for repair; performs basic equipment repairs.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment/machinery in good working condition (which includes inspecting equipment, checking condition of tires, checking/replacing fluid levels, greasing equipment, and washing/cleaning equipment).
Cleans/maintains grounds and buildings of county facilities as needed; cleans/maintains areas around compactors and trash receptacles.
Prepares and/or receives various forms, logs, reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.
Responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.
May supervise activities of inmates on assigned work details.
May provide direction and training to other staff as assigned.
Conducts various errands as assigned (e.g., pick up parts or supplies).
Performs other related duties as required.