Equipment Operator

Camden; Georgia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden County is seeking a field operations worker to support Public Works projects including parks maintenance, mowing, and road-rights tasks. You will operate mowers and tractors, perform landscape installations, and assist with infrastructure upkeep, underscoring safety and efficient field preparation.

The role involves outdoor work, equipment use, and occasional pesticide application, with emphasis on maintaining safe, clean, and well-kept parks and rights-of-way for community use.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public works maintenance techniques and equipment.
• Familiarity with county safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates a zero-turn mower or tractor with attachments to mow grass and prep sports fields.
• Maintains grounds, clears ditches, and installs infrastructure as assigned.
• Uses hand and power tools to clear land and remove brush.
• Removes litter and debris along roads and parks and empties trash receptacles.
• Applies pesticides to control weeds and pests.
• Maintains and prepares sports fields for play.
• Assists with playgrounds, fences, courts, and pavilions maintenance.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs road, traffic, and park signs.
• Performs traffic control and access control operations.
• Greases and performs preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This position operates assigned equipment in support of Public Works construction and maintenance projects, including Roads & Bridges, ROW Mowing, and Parks Maintenance.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Operates a zero-turn mower or tractor with attachments to mow grass, remove brush, and prep sports fields at county parks and along rights-of-way.
• Operates assigned equipment to improve park grounds, clean ditches, and install infrastructure.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools to clear land, cut limbs, and remove brush.
• Removes litter and debris along county roads and parks, empties trash receptacles.
• Applies pesticides to control weeds and pests.
• Maintain and prepare sports fields for play.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of playground equipment, fences, courts, and pavilions.
• Installs and maintains landscaping.
• Installs, repairs, and cleans culverts.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs road, traffic, and park signs; removes damaged signs, including fabricating and applying lettering.
• Performs traffic control and access control operations.
• Greases and performs preventive maintenance on equipment; changes blades

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other work as required or when directed by administration.
• In the event of an emergency, all Camden County employees are considered essential and may be required to perform alternate duties.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities 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.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in public works maintenance.
• Knowledge of county and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the county, including road names and park locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include traffic laws, work safety policies, and county policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to operate equipment in support of a variety of department operations. Successful performance contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained county infrastructure.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMEN RESPONSIBILITY

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgie for the type of vehicle for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.