Equipment Operator III

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to operate track or rubber-tired construction equipment with specialized functions related to maintenance, construction, and operational activities where the operation of complex mechanisms requires the highest degree of skill, dexterity, and finesse, and where work is performed to exacting tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to construction and maintenance of County roads, grounds, property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure;
• Operates excavator, track hoe, and backhoe to perform skilled digging and trenching for maintenance, upkeep, and construction projects for public utilities and other infrastructure, where exacting tolerances and specification are required;
• Operates a track or rubber-tired loader with large volume and weight capacities to load materials into trucks or move them over short distances;
• Operates motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment to set gradients for large construction and maintenance projects such as roads, landscaping, embankments, and other projects requiring exacting specifications related to slope, angle, and pitch;
• Operates bulldozer, scraper, and compactor to move earth, gravel, sand, and other materials for large construction and maintenance projects and landfill operations;
• Drives large tractor-trailer rigs and low-boys to transport solid waste between transfer stations and the landfill or to move construction equipment to and from job sites;
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day;
• Performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants;
• Cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments;
• Secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load;
• Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects;
• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and upkeep projects;
• Follows established safety procedures;
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems;
• Provides coverage during special events and activities as needed;
• Responds to emergency and disaster situations as needed;
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Three years of experience operating equipment in the construction, repair, and/or maintenance of infrastructure or a related field;
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License required.

Qualifications

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Skills

Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

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EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.