Equipment Operator I - Road Department

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA); Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA) is seeking a full-time crew member for public works projects including asphalt paving, grading, drainage construction and road maintenance. You will operate a variety of equipment, assist with signs and traffic control, and may be placed on off-hours on-call response.

Starting salary is $41,367.86 and benefits are included. Must have a High School Diploma or GED, read/write and perform basic math, a valid GA Class C license, and GDOT flagging certification within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the major duties of the position.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.
• GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within nine months from the date of hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Asphalt paving operations including equipment operation and patching.
• Grading and maintenance tasks with various tools and rollers.
• Mowing operations and traffic flagging as needed.
• Install and maintain traffic control devices and road signs.
• Maintain assigned equipment and perform related duties.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy and light equipment as a member of a crew that specializes in laying asphalt, grading operations, drainage construction/maintenance or other public works crew operations involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads and public properties. This position is subject to be included in the off-hours on-call response service.

Major Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Asphalt Paving Operations

• Participates in asphalt paving operations;
• Work involves operating pickup trucks and various equipment commonly associated with asphalt paving operations, including but not limited to the following: pavement roller, skid steer, and power broom;
• Significant use of hand tools, such as pavement saw, shovel and asphalt lutes;
• Asphalt roadway patching;
• Flags traffic;
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
• Maintains assigned equipment and tools;
• Assists in the construction, repair, and maintenance of road signs;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grading and Maintenance Operations

• Work involves operating pickup trucks and various equipment commonly associated with grading and maintenance projects, including but not limited to the following: hay blower, weedeaters, hydroseeder, soil and road base rollers, mowers, tractors with various implements, skid steer, power broom;
• Uses hand tools, such as shovels, chain saws, weed trimmers, cutoff saws, concrete saws and bush axe;
• Grading, repair and maintenance projects;
• Roadside mowing;
• Assists with the installation of storm drainpipes and culverts;
• Flags traffic;
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
• Maintains assigned equipment and tools;
• Assists in the construction, repair, and maintenance of road signs;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Mowing Operations

• Operates mowing tractors, including boom mowers, side mowers, batwing mowers, and bush hogs.
• Flags traffic.
• Operates chipper, chain saws, and pole saws.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.
• Possession of GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within nine (9) months from the date of hire or promotion.

Starting Salary - $41,367.86