Equipment Operator I

City of Albany, Georgia; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to operate light equipment and perform essential maintenance tasks in city parks and grounds. This role involves hands-on work with various machinery, ensuring the upkeep of recreational facilities, and supervising part-time staff. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and have experience in operating light equipment, along with effective communication skills. Join a team committed to maintaining the beauty and functionality of community spaces while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience operating light equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various maintenance equipment and tools.
• Perform manual work in construction and maintenance tasks.
• Train and supervise part-time staff.

Skills

Operating light equipment

Effective verbal communication

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to guide and assist others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dump trucks

Forklifts

Backhoes

Pressure washers

Chainsaws

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to operate light equipment and perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of city grounds, parks, streetlights, or right-of-ways per assigned department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operate equipment, machinery, and tools used in various maintenance tasks, including dump trucks, bucket trucks, motor graders, backhoes, forklifts, mowers, tractors, trenchers, vibrators, pay loaders, hydro seeders, pressure washers, tillers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, chippers, chainsaws, shovels, rakes, and related power and hand tools.
2. Perform manual work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of recreational grounds and facilities, including moving and repairing equipment, painting, trash collection, and related tasks.
3. Line ball parks/fields, install fences and playground equipment, seed/mow grass, maintain irrigation systems, apply insecticide/herbicide, and maintain sports turf.
4. Maintain city street and security lights, including changing bulbs and repairing cables.
5. Maintain right-of-ways, ditches, and ponds, including trimming trees, removing debris, and mowing grass.
6. Conduct routine maintenance on machinery and tools to ensure proper functioning.
7. Prepare reports, logs, and invoices as required.
8. Train and supervise part-time staff, ensuring safety compliance.
9. Assist with inventory management and equipment delivery.
10. Operate a two-way radio for communication.
11. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience or training operating light equipment.
• Valid Georgia CDL with appropriate endorsements preferred; alternatively, five (5) years of light equipment operation experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to determine, calculate, and summarize data.
• Ability to guide and assist others on procedures.
• Proficiency in operating machinery, tools, and materials.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills including calculations and interpreting graphs.
• Ability to interpret instructions and exercise judgment.
• Judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Moderately physically demanding work involving lifting (20-50 pounds), climbing, stooping, and other physical activities.
• Ability to perceive sounds, odors, textures, and visual cues.
• Exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, humidity, rain, fumes, noise, machinery, vibrations, and toxic agents.

The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.