G116 - Motor Equipment Operator I - Park Services

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a Motor Equipment Operator to manage park maintenance tasks, operate heavy and light equipment, and supervise inmate laborers. The role requires maintaining vehicles, completing daily activity reports, and ensuring safety during outdoor operations.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement options, paid holidays, and vacation leaves. This municipal position offers outdoor work in varied weather and opportunities in parks maintenance and

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in park maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the techniques used in the maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Skill in the operation of various types of heavy and light construction equipment.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in the supervision of inmate laborers.
• Skill in the preparation of reports and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Aufgaben

• Operates a garbage truck; supervises inmates in the removal of trash from parks.
• Mows grass; operates weed-eater, edger, and lawn tractor.
• Operates dump truck.
• Operates front-end loader; loads and unloads material from trucks.
• Operates a chain saw in the removal of trees, limbs, and brush.
• Supervises the work of inmate laborers; transports inmates to and from corrections facility.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment; performs general maintenance duties; maintains inventory of supplies and tools; washes vehicles.
• Marks sports fields.
• Completes required reports of daily activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

Inmate supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reports & records

Park maintenance

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump truck

Front-end loader

Chain saw

Lawn tractor

Weed eater

Jobbeschreibung

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a garbage truck; supervises inmates in the removal of trash from parks.
• Mows grass; operates weed-eater, edger, and lawn tractor.
• Operates dump truck.
• Operates front-end loader; loads and unloads material from trucks.
• Operates a chain saw in the removal of trees, limbs, and brush.
• Supervises the work of inmate laborers; transports inmates to and from corrections facility.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment; performs general maintenance duties; maintains inventory of supplies and tools; washes vehicles.
• Marks sports fields.
• Completes required reports of daily activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in park maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the techniques used in the maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Skill in the operation of various types of heavy and light construction equipment.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in the supervision of inmate laborers.
• Skill in the preparation of reports and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational And Training Requirements

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. Must possess a valid driver's license. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department, which is normally six months but may be altered.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

02

How many years of work experience do you have as a Motor Equipment Operator or a related field?

• None
• 0 - 1 Year
• 1 - 3 Years
• 3 - 5 years
• 3 years or more

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have any work experience operatering or using tools, sump pumps, vacuums, lawn mowers, and weed eaters?

• YesNo

05

Please list any work experience you have with supervising, directing, and assigning the work of inmates and probationers or related field.

• Required Question