Light Equipment Operator - Public Works

CITY OF VALDOSTA•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

The Light Equipment Operator operates assigned vehicles and light equipment to maintain city rights-of-way, cemeteries, and other properties, and to collect and transport refuse. The role includes transporting equipment and materials, collecting refuse along predetermined routes, mowing and maintaining grounds, pruning trees and shrubs, and opening and closing cemetery graves. The operator maintains radio contact with dispatchers, inspects and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment, and assists with traffic control at work sites.

Requirements

Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in grounds and cemetery maintenance.
Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
Skill in operating assigned vehicles, trucks, and light equipment.
Skill in using hand and power tools.
Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually associated with completion of an apprenticeship or internship, or one to two years in a similar position.

Responsibilities

Operate a truck and trailer to transport equipment and materials.
Operate a truck and trailer, read-end loader, or other equipment along a predetermined route to collect refuse.
Operate a tractor with bush hog and other grounds maintenance equipment to mow grass on city rights-of-way, in the city cemetery, and on other city properties.
Operate hand and power tools in the performance of ground maintenance duties.
Plant and prune trees and shrubs.
Operate a backhoe and dump truck to close and open graves in the cemetery.
Maintain radio contact with dispatchers to send and receive information.
Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment and perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Assist in traffic control at work sites.
Perform related duties.