Equipment Operator II — Road & Infrastructure Projects

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County seeks an Equipment Operator II to drive and operate heavy construction equipment on Transportation and Development projects. You will work under supervision performing maintenance and construction tasks such as road/sidewalk work, grading, and equipment operation on various job sites.

Typical duties include operating bulldozers, loaders, and backhoes, performing preventive maintenance, and supervising inmates as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by five (5) years of experience operating and driving equipment in support of maintenance projects.
• A valid Georgia Class A Commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) depending on type of equipment/vehicle operated is preferred.
• May be required to be certified by the Criminal Justice Department to supervise inmates.
• Preferred candidate would hold certification as a Flagman.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates heavy track or rubber-tired construction equipment such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, track hoes, backhoes, lowboys, milling machines, paving machines, and tractor/trailers.
• Maintains and repairs roads, curbs, and sidewalks within County rights-of-way or easements.
• Flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around project work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public.
• Supervises inmates as assigned; provides limited guidance to crew workers and less experienced equipment operators.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor operator repairs on tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Operates smaller vehicles and equipment as needed to include dump trucks, chippers, chain saws, jack hammers, hand, and power tools.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Inmate supervision (limited)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Georgia CDL Class A

Job description

Clayton County seeks an Equipment Operator II to drive and operate heavy construction equipment on Transportation and Development projects. You will work under supervision performing maintenance and construction tasks such as road/sidewalk work, grading, and equipment operation on various job sites.

Typical duties include operating bulldozers, loaders, and backhoes, performing preventive maintenance, and supervising inmates as assigned.