G120 - Equipment Operator II - Repairs and Maintenance

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a hands-on street maintenance operator to run heavy equipment and support crews. The role includes operating dump trucks and backhoes, directing traffic at active work sites, and delivering supplies as needed.

Safety, basic math, and good communication are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared to obtain required CDL endorsements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating street maintenance equipment or similar.
• Ability to read basic instructions and perform measurements.
• Supervisory duties may be required and must meet certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump truck to haul and dispose of construction materials.
• Operate a backhoe to support street maintenance crews.
• Direct traffic at work sites and ensure safety around equipment.
• Performs basic maintenance and pre-trip inspections of assigned equipment.

Skills

Dump truck operation

Backhoe operation

Traffic control

Equipment maintenance

Reading/writing basic math

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Roller

Tamper

Sealing tank

Patch truck

Jackhammer

Job description

This position is responsible for the operation of motorized equipment in support of street maintenance and repair activities.

• Operates a dump truck; retrieves and disposes of construction materials.
• Operates a backhoe in support of the work of a street maintenance crew.
• Performs basic maintenance of assigned equipment; performs pre-trip inspections.
• Directs traffic at work sites.
• Picks up and delivers supplies in support of a street maintenance crew.
• Assists in the work of various crews including concrete crews engaged in the construction, repair, and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
• Puts up and breaks down fences; pours concrete; removes and replaces guard rails; replaces inlet tops; places traffic barriers; removes graffiti.
• Assists in the repair of potholes; operates jackhammers and other tools.
• Assists in the repair of asphalt driveways; repairs asphalt cuts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the performance of street maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the performance of street maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in the operation of hand tools and other equipment including roller, tamper, sealing tank, and patch truck.
• 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. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to two years' experience or service. 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. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• 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 noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.