Heavy Equipment Operator

City-of-Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Valdosta is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to perform heavy equipment operations for street, stormwater, and tree maintenance. The role includes operating backhoe, excavator, loader, and bulldozer, inspecting vehicles, and assisting with traffic control at work sites.

Responsibilities include transporting gear to sites, trimming trees, removing debris, and installing landscaping while adhering to safety policies and city geography knowledge.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of street, tree, and stormwater system maintenance techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city geography, including streets and locations.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Experience typically 1–2 years in similar duties or completion of an apprenticeship/internship.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment (backhoe, excavator, front-end loader, bulldozer) for street, stormwater, and tree maintenance.
• Transports equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites.
• Trims and prunes trees; removes debris; installs trees and landscaping.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites and installs/removes decorations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle operation

Prioritizing work

Oral and written communication

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Front-end loader

Bulldozer

Hand tools

Job description

Description

This position operates heavy equipment in the repair and maintenance of city streets, stormwater infrastructure, and trees.

• Operates backhoe, excavator, front-end loader, bulldozer and other equipment used in the maintenance of streets and the stormwater system.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to transport equipment, tool and supplies to and from work sites.
• Trims and prunes city trees; removes tree limbs and debris from streets and city property; installs trees and landscaping.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Installs and removes holiday decorations.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street, tree, and stormwater system maintenance.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• 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.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.