EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Whitfield County, GA; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitfield County, GA is seeking a Road Maintenance Equipment Operator to support construction and maintenance of roads and infrastructure. The role involves operating a variety of light equipment and tools, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with snow removal and drainage tasks.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma or GED, one year of equipment operation experience in road work, and a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience operating equipment in road construction/maintenance.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment and tools to support road maintenance, including mowers, chippers, rollers, skid steer.
• Patches and repairs roads; maintains rights‑of‑way by mowing/edging grass and trimming trees; installs traffic control devices.
• Inspects equipment prior to use and performs lubrication and basic maintenance.
• Cleans shop/work areas and assists with snow removal and drainage maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driving

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor

Mower

Backhoe

Dump truck

Chainsaws

Weedeaters

Job description

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment necessary for the accomplishment of various road and infrastructure maintenance and repair projects.

*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operates a variety of light equipment, machinery, and tools as necessary to support essential functions, which may include Turf Mowers (both push and ride), Wood Chipper, High Pressure Pipe Jetter, both Base and/or Asphalt Rollers, Skid Steer, Motorized Broom.
• Assist with a variety of tasks in road and right-of-way construction and maintenance; patches and repairs roads; maintains rights-of-way by mowing and edging grass, trimming trees and shrubbery, chipping work, planting seed, and fertilizing; replaces or installs traffic control devices, such as signs, posts, and guard rails; lays out and/or paints traffic control pavement markings.
• Inspectsequipmentpriortousetoensurethatitisinproperoperatingcondition;checksbrakes,mirrors, lights, air pressure, etc.
• Performsequipmentmaintenancedutiessuchaslubricating,greasingandcheckingbelts,hoses,airpressure, oil, gas and other fluids.
• Cleansandmakesminoradjustmentsandrepairstoequipment.
• Cleans shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Assistswithroadanddrainagemaintenanceactivities.
• Mowsgrassoncountyrights-of-way.
• Clearsandchipsbrush;removesoverhangingtreelimbs.
• Sealscracksandpatchespotholes.
• Deliverssupplies,equipment,andpersonneltoandfromworksites.
• Assistswithsnowremovaloperations.
• Collectslitterfromright-of-way.
• Installsdrivewayculverts.
• Operatesavarietyofhandandpowertools.
• Flagstrafficatworksites. Sets up safety cones, barricades, barrels, and signs; assists in maneuvering equipment within work sites.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of other employees and the public.
• 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.
• Performs related duties.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledgeofcountypolicies,procedures,andsafetyrulesandregulations.
• Skill in operating equipment such as a tractor, mower, backhoe, dump truck, jack hammer, and other related hand-held tools and construction equipment.
• Skillinoperatingpowertoolssuchaschainsawsandweedeaters.
• Skillintheuseoftoolssuchasashovel,pickandrake.
• Skillindefensivedrivingtechniques.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Road Superintendent and/or Deputy Road Superintendent assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor checks (including spot-checks) completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; one year of experience in equipment operation in the construction and maintenance of roads; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

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

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

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.

Whitfield County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.