Equipment Operator II - Road Department

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA); Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA) seeks a full-time crew member to operate a variety of heavy and light equipment for asphalt paving, grading, and drainage maintenance on public roads and properties in Fayette County, GA. The role includes on-call duties outside standard hours.

The position requires a valid Class B CDL within 9 months of hire and GDOT flagging certification within 9 months. Benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class B CDL within 9 months of hire or promotion.
• GDOT flagging certification within 9 months of hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light equipment for asphalt paving and grading operations.
• Maintain equipment and tools, inspect for safety and performance.
• Install and maintain work zone traffic control devices and flag traffic.
• Follow approved standards and guidelines during work and patches roads as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class B

Flagging certification

Reading & writing

Math calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Asphalt paving equipment

Dump trucks

Skid steer

Rollers

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 operation 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

• Incumbent serves as a senior member of an asphalt paving crew;
• Work involves operating various types of vehicles and equipment commonly associated with asphalt paving operations, including but not limited to the following: asphalt pavement rollers, paving machine screws, single and tandem axle dump trucks, skid steer, and power broom;
• Participates in asphalt paving operations.
• Insures work is completed according to approved standards, and guidelines.
• Flags traffic.
• Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices.
• Uses hand tools, such as shovels and asphalt lutes.
• Patches roadways.
• Maintains assigned equipment and tools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grading and Maintenance Operations

• Operates heavy and light equipment, including but not limited to, hay blower, hydroseeder, rollers, mowers, tractors with various implements, rubber-tire backhoe, rubber-tire loader, single axle dump truck, vactron tandem axle dump truck, skid steer, power broom;
• Grading construction.
• Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices.
• Flags traffic.
• Uses hand tools, such as shovels, chain saws, cutoff saws, concrete saws and bush axe;
• Installs drain pipes and culverts;
• Maintains assigned equipment and tools;
• Assists in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of road signs;
• Performs other related duties as assigned;
• 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 B CDL driver's license issued by the State of Georgia within 9 months from the date of hire or promotion.
• Possession of GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within 9 months from the date of hire or promotion.

Starting Salary - $45,662.38

To Apply - Fayette County, GA