Equipment Operator

City of Marietta; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,898 - 29,521; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Marietta, Georgia, is seeking a Journey Level Heavy Equipment Operator. The role involves operating various construction equipment for street, sidewalk, and drain repairs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a Georgia Class A CDL, and at least two years of heavy equipment experience. Pay ranges from $18.80 to $21.43 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have Georgia Class A CDL with satisfactory driving history.
• Minimum of two years experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment street repair equipment test.

Responsibilities

• Operates construction equipment in repair and construction of streets.
• Builds forms and pours concrete for curbs and sidewalks.
• Cleans and performs maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Street repair

Concrete pouring

Drain maintenance

Basic carpentry skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Front-end loader

Jackhammer

Street sweeper

Job description

This is a journey level position in the Street Division of the Public Works Department that reports directly to the Streets Supervisor. This position is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment in the repair of streets, sidewalks, drains and gutters, and street sweepers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operates construction equipment including a dump truck, boom truck, and street sweeper, bus hog, front-end loader and backhoe in the repair and construction of city streets, drains and sidewalks.
• Builds forms and pours concrete for curbs, gutters, drains, and sidewalks.
• Digs ditch with tractor and lays drainage pipe; lays brick or blocks in drain systems; builds head walls.
• Repairs streets including removing broken asphalt and filling with new asphalt.
• Operates jackhammer, tamp, air compressors, and other gas-powered equipment.
• Cuts grass and weeds and picks up trash on public right-of-way.
• Cleans out storm drains, grates, and gutters.
• Checks drainage pipes for overflow during rainstorms.
• Replaces or repairs state highway catch basin lids.
• Cleans equipment and performs maintenance inspections; completes maintenance report forms as required.

Preferred qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have a Georgia Class A CDL at time of hire to include seven years of satisfactory driving history and no DUIs in the last 5 years.
• A minimum of two years of experience in the operation of backhoes, front-end loaders, tractors, jackhammers, asphalt wagons, tamps, and other related equipment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment street repair equipment test on backhoes, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge and skill in laying brick and pouring concrete.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry skills.

Rate of Pay: $18.80 - $21.43. Status: Open until Filled.

The City of Marietta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.