Equipment Operator IV

About the role

Operates heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving high pressure cleaning of sewer lines, hydro-excavation, digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to construction and maintenance of County water and or wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving high pressure cleaning of sewer lines, hydro-excavation, digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to construction and maintenance of County water and or wastewater infrastructure;
• Serves in a lead capacity, performs the more technical and complex work independent of supervision;
• Operates excavator, track hoe, and backhoe to perform skilled digging and trenching for maintenance, upkeep, and construction projects for public utilities and other infrastructure;
• Operates bobcat, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and amounts;
• Operates a track or rubber-tired loader with large volume and weight capacities to load materials into trucks or move them over short distances;
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day;
• Performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes checking all fluid levels, refueling, and refilling lubricants;
• Cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments;
• Secures vehicle after use;
• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear;
• Makes sure the immediate environment and work area are safe for operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public;
• Monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions;
• Flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public;
• Reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations;
• Provides emergency coverage as directed or required;
• Works on standby status per established departmental schedules;
• Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees, other individuals, equipment, and property;
• Flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public;
• Wears personal protective equipment;
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces water and sewer lines and related system components;
• Reads maps; utilizes global positioning system (GPS) and geographic information system (GIS) maps;
• Enters and updates department database with location details;
• Maintains related documentation;
• Operates and maintains a utility truck, camera, shovels, sharpshooter, probing rod, jet hose, jackhammer, pipe saw, hand saw, chainsaw, pipe cutters, various hand tools, hatchets, machetes, post hole digger, trash pump, hand pump, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED;
• Three years of experience operating equipment in the construction, repair, and/or maintenance of public infrastructure or a related field;
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker endorsement.

Qualifications

Must demonstrate the qualifications on the application, including educational history and work history.

Skills

• Ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing;
• Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals;
• Ability to communicate orally;
• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, extreme temperatures, extreme noises, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, falling objects, electric currents, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, animal bites, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances or explosive environments.

Benefits

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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.