Heavy Equipment Operator

City-of-Doravill; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Doraville, Georgia, is seeking a Maintenance Worker to operate heavy equipment and perform general maintenance and special projects for the Public Works department. You will execute assigned tasks, use judgement, conduct basic repairs on equipment, and monitor grounds and right-of-ways to keep the city looking its best.

This non-exempt, at-will position requires a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License, with weekend and holiday shifts expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class B CDL required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work multiple tasks and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to work with city staff, Mayor and City Council.
• Strong safety awareness and equipment handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment and tools for maintenance and grounds keeping.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment used in grounds keeping.
• Monitors property grounds and right of ways to maintain a pleasant appearance.
• Exhibits sound judgement in daily tasks and follows directions from the Public Works Director.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL

Job description

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City of Doraville, Georgia

Salary Range: $20.50 To $31.00 Hourly

Position Description

Operation of heavy equipment vehicles, tools and other equipment to perform a range of general maintenance and special projects as required by the City.

Reports to: Public Works Director

Department: Public Works

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position

Operation of heavy equipment vehicles, tools and other equipment to perform a range of general maintenance and special projects as required by the City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of a specific statement from the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operates various automotive equipment and tools as needed.
• Exercises discretion in the performance of the work and regularly uses independent judgment.
• Conducts minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Monitors property grounds and right of ways to ensure a pleasant appearance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Flexibility in working at multiple tasks. Substantive knowledge of general maintenance projects for numerous repair and service requests. Problem solving skills are very useful in the day-to-day fulfillment of the work assignments.
• Broad base of general maintenance and service knowledge in safety and accident prevention in the use and proficiency of operation of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Trainable in the use of tools, equipment, and vehicles used and operated by maintenance personnel. Dexterity and capacity to lift 50 pounds in the performance of the necessary tasks and projects are essential to the overall performance in this position. Such tools, equipment, and vehicles include: tractors, lawn mowers and various landscaping tools and equipment, and various shop power tools.
• Operation of heavy use vehicles required.
• Must be able to work effectively with the Mayor, City Council and professional staff members in City government.
• Must be able to function effectively in a work environment in which the employee is exposed to significant public scrutiny and be able to adequately and effectively address public questions and concerns as well as interact with members of the community.
• Proficiency in the safe use, care and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles used on the job.
• Dependable and strong work ethic is necessary to service the internal customers and residents of the City.

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of considerable weight (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to communicate orally and to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, explosives, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or other applicable law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.

Other Requirements

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation, to include but not limited to, a physical examination with drug screening and an oral interview.

At-Will Employment

This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Employment with the City of Doraville is at-will in accordance with Georgia law.

The City of Doraville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.