Engineer Equipment Operator I

Richmond County Sheriff's Office; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County Sheriff's Office is seeking an entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator to operate trucks, dozers, graders and other paving-related machinery safely.

You will perform daily maintenance, assist with inventory, and support roadwork construction and drainage projects on public roadways. Education: High School Diploma or GED; Experience: none required. Certifications may follow with time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience needed.
• Willing to obtain IMSA Work Zone Safety within 12 months.
• Willing to obtain Georgia Soil and Erosion Certification IA within 18 months.
• Must possess a valid state operator/driver's license with good driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assist operation of heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Support road construction and maintenance on public roadways.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and clean equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain inventory and report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment safety

Road construction knowledge

Equipment cleaning

Operate heavy equipment

Record keeping

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

452 Walker St. Suite 110, Augusta , Georgia 30901 , United States

Job Description

This is an entry-level position in its classification. Responsible for operating specialty and heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner. Handling the least complex work activities using heavy equipment which may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snow blowers, and specialty equipment used for paving and surfacing asphalt driveways, such as a walk behind concrete saw, single drum rollers, and other pieces of equipment as assigned. Responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures.

• Assists in the operation of specialty equipment used for paving and surfacing asphalt driveways, walk behind concrete saw, single drum rollers, and other pieces of equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Assists in the operation of heavy equipment on public roadways to perform construction/maintenance of road system, drainage system, as well as sidewalk and right-of-way while maintaining proper awareness of one's surroundings.
• Assists with performing daily maintenance checks. Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Assists with maintaining inventory and advises supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education : High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Experience : No experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of truck and equipment safety.
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of operation of front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snow blowers and other specialty equipment used for paving and surfacing asphalt driveways, such as a walk behind concrete saw and single drum rollers.
• Ability to operate single axle trucks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully.

Certification

• Ability to obtain IMSA Work Zone Safety or Flagging Certification within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain the Georgia Soil and Erosion Certification IA within 18 months of employment.

Licensing

• Must possess a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle operated with good driving history.

Other

Does this position require staff call up in an emergency? Yes

Travel

Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes If yes, what is the percentage of travel involved? Less than 50%?Yes More than 50%? Yes

Performance Aptitudes

Physical Abilities: Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged sitting, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to such adverse environmental conditions as high pressure gas & water lines, insects, poisonous plants, animals, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, electric currents, disease, raw sewage, blood, or pathogenic substances.

• The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Opening Date

Sep 02, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 17, 2026

40,162.00 - $50,202.00

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