EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Floyd County Board of Commissioners; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Major Medical

Dental

Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation- Annually

Paid Sick

Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay

Wellness Clinic

Job summary

Floyd County Board of Commissioners is seeking an Equipment Operator II to operate a variety of heavy equipment and perform manual labor in support of County construction, maintenance, and road projects in Rome, Georgia. You will perform tasks such as grading roads, patching pavement, installing pipes, building and finishing concrete forms, fabricating and installing signs, clearing ditches, mowing, and moving materials.

A valid commercial driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in equipment operation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles to maintain roads and perform construction and repair work.
• Performs manual tasks such as grading, patching pavement, installing pipes, and constructing/finishing concrete forms.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections and performs preventive maintenance; documents issues.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Job description

Floyd County is looking for an Equipment Operator II.

The purpose of this classification is to operate heavy equipment and perform manual labor in support of County construction, maintenance, and operational activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles, including dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, motor graders, rollers, and mowers, to perform construction, maintenance, and repair of County roads and related systems.
• Performs manual work tasks such as grading roads, patching pavement, installing pipes, building and finishing concrete forms, fabricating and installing signs, clearing ditches, mowing, and moving materials.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections and performs daily preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; reports problems and completes required documentation.
• Adheres to safety procedures, monitors work environment, and uses protective equipment; directs traffic and sets up signage or cones to ensure crew and public safety.
• Prepares, reviews, processes, and maintains reports, work orders, logs, and other documentation related to work activities.
• Communicates and coordinates with supervisors, coworkers, other departments, and the public to exchange information, address issues, and ensure efficient workflow.
• Obtains, transports, loads, and unloads equipment, tools, and materials as needed; may assist in directing individuals assigned to work areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and
• One (1) year of experience in equipment operation; 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 commercial driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation- Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic