District 1: Maintenance Equipment Operator, Area 2 - Area Wide 1 Jackson Co. (TRT052) (PG-I)

State of Georgia•Jefferson, GA

29d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Under broad supervision, provide advancedâlevel technical support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Under general supervision performs skilled labor in the transportation-related areas such as maintenance of highways and right of ways. Operates various types of heavy equipment, such as motor grader, small excavator, asphalt paver, lowboy, etc.to complete assigned tasks and performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. May respond to emergency situations affecting the state route system during and after normal working hours. May provide day-to-day supervision of a crew or sub-unit to accomplish the tasks assigned by the supervisor. NOTE: Based on operation requirements such as brine transport and on-call emergencies, possession of a Class A CDL may be preferred for some positions. At the discretion of the hiring manager, he/she reserves the right to interview only those who meet this criteria in addition to the minimum qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience at position equivalent.
An extensive knowledge of maintenance activities or two years of experience in the operation of various motorized equipment associated with highway construction and maintenance activities
Possession of Class B CDL
Successful completion of MSD Level 1-3.
Two years of experience performing roadway maintenance.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class B minimum).
Extensive experience operating and performing preventive maintenance on maintenance equipment such as backhoes, farm tractors, forklifts, rubber-tired loaders, etc.
Experience gathering necessary data such as work location, labor, equipment, and materials to document completed work.
Demonstrated ability to serve as the primary Equipment Operator in the performance of assigned maintenance activities and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, asphalt pavers, lowboys, dump trucks etc.
Demonstrated ability to operate power and hand tools
Proven Experience and working knowledge of "Material Safety Data Sheets" (MSDS)
Demonstrated experience in planning, completing, and documenting routine maintenance work activities
Ability to perform the physical requirement of the position and to work in adverse weather conditions
Ability to work in emergencies outside of normal working hours
Committed to providing quality customer service
Ability to assist/teach by guiding and providing constructive feedback
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing situations and work plans
Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and varied situations.
Ability to work well with others in resolving problems
Displays a high standard of work ethics and commitment toward work
Demonstrated ability to analyze situations in order to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution based on facts, policy, procedure, etc.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to lower-level employees in the operation of equipment and preventive maintenance and to train lower-level employees in their job responsibilities

Responsibilities

Performs skilled labor in the transportation-related areas such as maintenance of highways and right of ways.
Operates various types of heavy equipment, such as motor grader, small excavator, asphalt paver, lowboy, etc.to complete assigned tasks
Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
May respond to emergency situations affecting the state route system during and after normal working hours.
May provide day-to-day supervision of a crew or sub-unit to accomplish the tasks assigned by the supervisor.

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