EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SENIOR REFUSE CONTROL - CORRECTIONS REFUSE

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County is seeking an Equipment Operator, Senior/Refuse to perform duties involving operating light equipment and driving a truck for refuse collection and related tasks. Responsibilities include cutting grass, collecting litter, delivering supplies, and supervising inmates as assigned.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED with at least one year of experience operating equipment or driving for maintenance projects and must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus one year of experience operating/driving equipment for maintenance projects.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; CDL with appropriate endorsement(s) may be required depending on equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Operates small or light equipment and drives trucks to collect debris.
• Cuts and mows grass; picks up litter and debris from streets.
• Relocates County office furniture and delivers supplies and mail to departments.
• Supervises inmates as assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools and vehicles.

Skills

Equipment operation

Truck driving

CDL endorsement

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/SR - REFUSE

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Equipment Operator, Senior/Refuse

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Drives trucks and operates light equipment used for Refuse Control. Performs manual labor in the completion of various County tasks. Work is monitored while in progress and upon completion by a crew foreman.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates small or light equipment such as hand and power tools to cut trees and brush; drives flat-bed truck in collecting debris.
• Cuts and mows grass; picks up litter and debris from streets and right of ways; and picks up and bags leaves.
• Relocates County office furniture.
• Delivers supplies for various departments; delivers mail to departments.
• Supervises inmates as assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by one (1) year of experience operating and driving equipment in support of maintenance projects; 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 Georgia driver’s license. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) depending on type of equipment/vehicle operated.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:

Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, or traffic hazards.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.