Equipment Operator 1- Park Services

GEORGIA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION INC; Georgia; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

GEORGIA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION INC seeks an Equipment Operator I to support Parks & Rec maintenance and construction projects in Georgia. You will operate trucks and heavy equipment, perform routine inspections, load materials, and assist with site safety and material handling.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of equipment operation experience; a valid Georgia driver's license is required, with a Class B CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Two years of experience operating and driving equipment for maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates a variety of trucks and equipment; performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; fuels, loads, and secures materials; directs traffic and ensures site safety.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - P&R

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to drive/operate equipment in support of Parks & Recreation maintenance and construction projects. Work involves loading and unloading materials at work sites; and operating equipment and vehicles for assigned project tasks. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level operator, foreman, or supervisor who closely monitors and inspects work while in progress and upon completion.

Essential Functions

• Drives and operates a variety of trucks and equipment such as bull dozers, tractors, dump trucks, etc. Conducts pre-trip inspections; fuels trucks; loads and secures materials on trucks; spread materials; and conducts post-trip inspections. Operates tractors with mounted equipment such as a mower or broom, rollers, pavers, bobcats, and other motorized equipment. Operates small or light equipment such as chainsaws, jack hammers, hand, and power tools. Directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public. Performs preventive maintenance and minor operator repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles.

Additional Functions

• May require the use of hand tools including rakes, shovels, posthole diggers, brooms, chippers, etc. May require operation of dump trucks to transport materials to and from the worksites. Participates as needed in efforts related to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, and other emergency situations. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years of experience operating and driving equipment in support of maintenance projects; 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. Preferred candidates would possess a Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

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 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 adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, or traffic hazards.

Clayton 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.