ATLDOT - Transportation Equipment Operator I

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

With the daily level of activities including construction projects, infrastructure demands, and micro mobility and sustainability projects that support the City of Atlanta through the Atlanta Department of Transportation there is a crucial need to capture visual assets that inform and advise internal and external stakeholders. Visual collateral is needed to apprise the public of the department’s projects and deliverables and to augment various reports to leadership, City of Atlanta Administration, and the Atlanta City Council. Engaging a full-time proficient videographer / photographer is the most cost-effective way to meet key communications needs for the department.

Position operates under close supervision and may be under direct supervision as they are developing skills on or being certified to operate new equipment.

Generally, follows work or project direction from a supervisor; may make decisions as to work methods or sequences within skill level.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) required.
• At least 1 years’ experience in the operation of light to medium-sized commercial vehicles or construction/maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures for the various equipment assigned.
• Skill in operating vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Required to make independent judgments in absence of supervision.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of related machines at level requirements for active work.
• Valid CDL License Class B required.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years’ experience in the operation of light to medium-sized commercial vehicles or construction/maintenance equipment.
• Tanker Endorsement (N) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operates dump truck daily, traveling to and from job sites in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Operates construction or maintenance equipment which may include bobcats, front-end loaders, forklifts, pothole trucks, tandem dump trucks, 5-yard dump trucks, and skid-steer in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Maintains and secures all departmental vehicles and equipment which may include cleaning, performing minor repairs and/or reporting damages to supervision, locking vehicles, etc.
• May haul various materials, such as: pipes, rocks, sand, gravel, stone, trash, etc.
• Prepares daily records equipment mileage, hours of operation, maintenance issues; performs vehicle check list which include duties such as checking oil, tires, and fluid levels of vehicle.
• Reviews and signs documents such as, work orders, service request forms, attendance records, daily or weekly work reports, and preventive maintenance records.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with management, employees, and members of the public.
• Participates in occurrences designated as “Emergency Events” by department Commissioner or Mayor in direct or expanded role.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees