HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of Forest Park; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

The City of Forest Park Public Works Department is seeking a full-time, semi-skilled worker to operate light construction and maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders, and street sweepers. The role handles asphalt, cement, gravel and other materials in street repair and storm drain work, with tasks demanding heavy physical effort.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and a CDL Class B Georgia Driver's License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possession of CDL Class B GA Driver’s License.
• EOE.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks, backhoes, front‑end loaders and other Public Works equipment.
• Handle asphalt, cement, gravel and other materials for street repair and storm drain work.
• Perform heavy physical tasks and operate related tools with safety.

Skills

CDL Class B

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Backhoe

Front-end loader

Street sweeper

Tractor

Lawn mower

Job description

Public Works Dept.

Full Time

Deadline: Until Filled

Preferable applicant will have experience in asphalt repair and concrete finishing. This is semi-skilled work in the operation of light construction and maintenance equipment, which also requires the exercise of manual labor. Must be able to operate a dump truck, back hoe, front-end loader, street sweeper and any other job related Public Works’ equipment. Responsibilities might include operation of a tractor, lawn mower and other field equipment. Drives a truck to and from work sites. May operate leaf vacuum truck. Handles asphalt, cement, gravel and other materials in storm drain and street repair work and uses tools incidental to those repairs. Must have knowledge of the operation and maintenance techniques of equipment.

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Possession of a CDL class B GA Driver’s License. E.O.E.

Health/Dental Insurance: Employee coverage is paid for by the City of Forest Park. Family coverage is $13.00 per week.

Vision Insurance: Employee coverage is paid for by the City of Forest Park. Family coverage is $2.50 per week

Life Insurance: Employee coverage is paid for by the City of Forest Park $20,000

Annual Leave: 12 Equivalent days per year

Sick Leave: 12 equivalent days per year

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year