Equipment Operator I

City of Gainesville, Georgia; Gainesville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gainesville seeks an Equipment Operator I - Streets to perform manual and skilled labor for the maintenance and repair of city streets and right of ways, including concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter construction, asphalt paving, leaf collection, mowing, and litter control, plus emergency response for weather events.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing related duties, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years as a Street Maintenance Worker, or equivalent knowledge, skills or experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Responsibilities

• Operate riding mowers, push mowers, and weed eaters for ROW maintenance.
• Perform concrete sidewalk and curb construction, asphalt patching and paving.
• Leaf collection, mowing, litter control, and emergency response for weather/events.
• Assist in training of employees.
• Employee is subject to recall and mandatory overtime for emergencies.
• Overtime may be required for non-emergency situations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Following directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Two years street maintenance experience or equivalent

CDL Class B license within 6 months

Job description

Posting number: 01055

Department: Public Works

Division: Street Maintenance

Job classification: Equipment Operator I - Streets

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance

Summary

This position is designated as safety-sensitive. As such, a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening are mandatory. The incumbent will also be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the duration of employment.
Performs manual and skilled labor associated with the maintenance and repair of City streets and right of ways; Duties include- new and replacement concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter construction, asphalt paving and patching, leaf collection, mowing, litter control and emergency response for weather and other events.

Examples of duties

Performs right of way maintenance by operating riding mowers, push mowers and weed eaters. Trims and cuts trees, cleans storm drains, edges sidewalks, collects trash and litter and performs other duties as required.
Performs leaf collection duties including raking and operating a leaf vacuum machine.
Performs unskilled or semi-skilled labor relating to concrete construction and asphalt patching and paving.
May assist in the training of employees.
Employee is subject to recall and/or mandatory overtime for emergency situations.
May be required to work overtime for non-emergency situations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred
Two years as a Street Maintenance Worker, or equivalent knowledge, skills or experience required.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certifications:
Must have or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire or promotion.
Must have and maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. (MVR)
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of geography of the City, including major streets and landmarks.
Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of equipment.
Ability to learn proper operation of various types of small to medium equipment such as flat-bed or dump trucks, mowing machines, hand and power tools, chippers, and leaf vacuum machines.
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
Ability to lift objects of up to fifty (50) pounds.

Supplemental information

The incumbent can qualify for automatic promotion to Equipment Operator II if the following conditions are met:

• After two years as Equipment Operator I
• Ability to meet Equipment Operator II job specifications
• Superintendents recommendation.

A 5% incentive increase shall be given to employee who obtains a CDL Class A license.

This safety-sensitive position is governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Employees in this position are required to register into the FMCSA Clearinghouse and are subject to queries to determine whether drug or alcohol violation information exists in the Clearinghouse.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.