HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

About the role

The Public Works Department seeks a skilled and experienced individual to operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment. This position involves maneuvering and operating specialized machinery to support various infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver heavy equipment and operate complex mechanisms for digging, moving earth, and materials.
• Perform skilled digging and trenching for maintenance and construction projects, adhering to exacting tolerances and specifications.
• Operate loaders to load materials into trucks or move them over short distances, ensuring payload control and equipment capacity compliance.
• Use motor-graders, scrapers, and excavators with blade attachments to set gradients for large-scale projects like roads, landscaping, and embankments.
• Operate bulldozers, scrapers, and compactors for moving earth, gravel, sand, and other materials in construction and maintenance projects.
• Inspect and prepare equipment for safe operation, perform light maintenance, and secure vehicles after use.
• Transport, load, and unload materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as lifting, moving, digging, and shoveling.
• Follow safety procedures, monitor work environment, and direct traffic around project sites.
• Complete various forms and documentation, communicate with supervisors, employees, and the public, and respond to emergencies.
• Operate equipment and trucks at lower levels in the job family, provide coverage during special events, and assist other employees or departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; three years of experience in construction, repair, and/or maintenance of public infrastructure or a related field.
• Valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License; some assignments may require a Class A Commercial Driver's License and/or special endorsements.
• Obtain and maintain Flagging Certification within the department's timeframe.
• Proficiency in operating track and large, rubber-tired equipment, including excavation, loader, motor-grader, scraper, and bulldozer operations.
• Ability to comprehend and apply county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to follow safety procedures and monitor work environments for safety.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and the public.

Skills

• Proficiency in operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Benefits

• No benefits package is offered at this time.

Pay

Salary range: $X - $Y per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on project demands and departmental needs.