Equipment Operator, Class B CDL

City-of-Griffi; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

The City of Griffin seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician to support construction and maintenance of city properties, streets, stormwater, water and wastewater systems, and landscaping. Responsibilities include operating a broad mix of heavy equipment, performing inspections, and ensuring safety on all sites.

Applicants should have a Class B CDL, at least 18 months of equipment operation experience, and be prepared to stand-by during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid State of Georgia Class “B” CDL with acceptable driving history.
• Experience operating heavy equipment listed in job duties.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Must communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide range of heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Perform pre-trip and daily inspections; log maintenance needs.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and fuel/clean equipment.
• Load and haul materials to and from job sites.
• Follow safety procedures and assist with safety equipment maintenance.
• Possess flagging duties for work zones as needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Flagging

Stand-by readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

The individual in this position will use and maintain a variety of equipment that requires a Class 'B' CDL license for the extra heavy-duty nature of the jobs that will be performed for construction and maintenance activities associated with City properties, streets, right of ways, storm water systems, water and waste-water systems, and/or landscape and concrete operations. Essential Duties include:

• Operates a variety of standard heavy equipment including, but not limited to: vehicles, aerial and boom slope mowers, articulating bucket lifts, clam and bucket trucks, trencher, dump trucks, articulated loader, rubber tire tractor/loader, trailer, bulldozer, backhoe loader, mini-excavators, highway truck, street-sweeper, asphalt roller, and skid steer loader.
• Performs pre-trip and daily inspections to assigned equipment or vehicle; checks brakes, lights, belts, hoses, fluid levels, air pressure, etc., reports equipment or vehicle service, maintenance, or repair needs to immediate supervisor. Records inspections and routine service log.
• Performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment in good clean working condition including, but not limited to: greasing, maintaining fluid levels, changing blades, tires, oil, filters, hoses, and nozzles; ensures necessary repairs are made.
• Loads and hauls gravel, debris, and other materials onto various trucks and haulers to and from job sites.
• Performs job site safety procedures to ensure and maintain a safe work space at all times.
• Assists with maintenance of safety equipment (i.e., atmospheric gas detector calibrations, maintenance/repair of fall arrest equipment, maintenance/repair of forced ventilation blowers.)
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment, fuels as needed; assists in cleaning vehicles and other equipment.
• Performs job site safety procedures to set up and maintain safe work space at all times.
• Performs flagging duties associated with work zone traffic control.
• Performs related job duties as assigned.
• Performs job duties of the Heavy Equipment Operator and Maintenance Technician position as warranted.

Additional Department Specific Duties include:

Street:

• Forms and finishes concrete.
• Plants trees, grass, shrubs and flowers in landscaped areas.
• Blows leaves from sidewalks, parking lots and sidewalks.
• Trims and removes limbs and debris.
• Empties trash containers and picks up trash.
• Applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
• Trims, prunes and removes trees.
• Installs and performs maintenance on sidewalks.
• Pulls ditches, and cuts or removes debris.
• May temporarily function as a Crew-leader as warranted.
• Performs flagging duties associated with work zone traffic control.

Stormwater:

• Uses mini excavators, skid steers, backhoes, rubber tire loaders, dozers, loaders, farm tractors, and boom slope mowers for maintenance and construction of the stormwater system.
• Cleans storm drains and catch basins.
• Weed eats ditches and retention ponds.
• Installs and repairs drain pipes.
• Repairs and replaces damaged storm drain lines and surrounding areas including removal and replacement of fences, landscaping, etc.,
• Pours and finishes concrete.
• Clears blockages in stormwater conveyances.
• May temporarily function as job supervisor as warranted.
• Performs flagging duties associated with work zone traffic control.

Position Requirements

• Employee must have the visual ability to observe and detect dangerous obstacles, other vehicles or equipment, and pedestrians.
• The employee may be exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, dust, dirt, grease and irritating chemicals; therefore, the use of provided protective devices such as hard hat, safety glasses, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, gloves, safety vest, etc., is required.
• The work is typically performed while mostly sitting or driving; however, bending, crouching, stooping, standing and walking are frequent.
• The work involves frequent pushing, pulling, manipulating, and/or lifting or carrying loads or objects of up to 75 pounds routinely and up to 100 pounds unassisted.
• Climbing steep slopes and ladders, and using tools or equipment that requires a high degree of dexterity.
• The work will be performed in all forms of weather that may be very hot, cold, extreme or inclement.
• Work may be performed in the presence of citizens and have traffic which may contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The ability to read, write, follow verbal or written orders or instruction, understand and perform basic mathematical calculations. High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Minimum 18 months of experience operating stated equipment.
• Possession of a valid State of Georgia Class “B” commercial driver’s license, acceptable driving history, and the ability to drive a vehicle as needed.
• Possession of valid MUTCD Flagging Certification, or obtainment of within one year of role.
• Possession of valid Soil and Erosion Certification Level 1A, or obtainment within one year of role.
• Possession of Trench Excavation and Trenching Awareness Certification, or obtainment within one year of role.
• Employee may be required to on scheduled “stand‑by.” Stand‑by is the time an employee shall be available after completing his or her regular work shift, to include weekends and holidays, in which the employee is required to be available for call back to return to work in case of emergency or need. Stand by and call back are both compensable.
• Though infrequent, in the case of an extreme event or emergency maintenance, employee will be required to report to report back to work. This may be after regular working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.

This position has an hourly pay rate of $23.61 and includes a competitive benefits package with a generous pension plan.

Hourly Rate of Pay $23.61 with competitive benefits package including generous pension plan.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

EOE Statement The City of Griffin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment to all people in aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or past or present membership in the Uniformed Services, applicants to the Uniformed Services, any protected concerted activity or any other legally protected status.

About the Organization The City of Griffin recognizes that a quality, comprehensive pay and benefits package is a critical component in retaining skilled and seasoned employees, as well as recruiting new talent when needed. If you are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding place to work and are willing to work hard, we are the place for you! "The City of Griffin shall be a model of excellence in local government: a safe, well planned community with equal opportunity for all." Vision Statement "In partnership with our community, the mission of the City of Griffin is to protect and enhance the quality of life by providing a high level of service in an efficient and responsive manner for all the citizens." Mission Statement

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