Equipment Operator II - G120 - Forestry and Beautification

Columbus, Georgia; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to operate motorized equipment for storm water system maintenance. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including operating dump trucks, bucket trucks, and other essential machinery, as well as performing tasks such as trash pickup and grass mowing. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to read maps, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of equipment. Join a team committed to maintaining community standards and enhancing public spaces while enjoying a dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating various motorized equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read maps and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment for storm water system maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain grounds equipment and assist in special events.

Skills

Operation of dump trucks

Operation of bucket trucks

Operation of tractors

Chainsaw operation

Weed eater operation

Leaf blower operation

Map reading

Traffic directing

Communication skills

Basic mathematical calculations

Education

High school education

Specialized training in occupational field

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Leaf blowers

Dump trucks

Bucket trucks

Tractors

Job description

This position is responsible for the operation of motorized equipment in support of the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.

Responsibilities

• Operates dump trucks, bucket trucks, tractors, chainsaws, weed eaters, leaf blowers, grasshoppers, dixie choppers, and chippers.
• Picks up trash and mows grass.
• Assists in planting trees.
• Assists the inmate detail.
• Maintains grounds equipment.
• Inspects trucks and other equipment.
• Flags traffic at work sites.
• Transports material to and from maintenance sites as needed.
• Responds to 911 calls.
• Assists in the maintenance of facilities for special events.
• Reads maps.
• Performs equipment inventories.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the operation of dump trucks, bucket trucks, tractors, chainsaws, weed eaters, leaf blowers, grasshoppers, dixie choppers, and chippers.
• Knowledge of safety precautions.
• Skill in directing traffic.
• Skill in maintaining equipment.
• Skill in map reading.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued (CDL) by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, computer room, stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.