Light Equipment Operator - Public Works

City-of-Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Valdosta is seeking a maintenance worker to operate trucks and light equipment to care for city rights-of-way, cemeteries, and other properties, and to collect and transport refuse.

You will mow with tractors, prune trees and shrubs, and use hand tools as needed. The role includes operating a backhoe for graves, performing vehicle inspections, and assisting with traffic control and dispatch communications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of techniques, equipment and supplies used in grounds and cemetery maintenance.
• Knowledge of city safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of geography of the city, including street names.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck and trailer to transport equipment and materials.
• Operate a truck and trailer, read-end loader, or other equipment on a route to collect refuse.
• Operate a tractor with bush hog for grounds maintenance.
• Use hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Plan and prune trees and shrubs.
• Operate backhoe and dump truck for graves in cemetery.
• Maintain radio contact with dispatchers.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist in traffic control at work sites.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Tools usage

Prioritization & organization

Oral & written communication

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Description

This position operates assigned vehicles and light equipment in the maintenance of city rights-of-way, cemeteries and other properties and in the collection and transport of refuse.

• Operates a truck and trailer to transport equipment and materials.
• Operates a truck and trailer, read-end loader, or other equipment along a predetermined route to collect refuse.
• Operates a tractor with bush hog and other grounds maintenance equipment to mow grass on city rights-of-way, in the city cemetery, and on other city properties.
• Operates hand and power tools in the performance of ground maintenance duties.
• Plans and prunes trees and shrubs.
• Operates a backhoe and dump truck to close and open graves in the cemetery.
• Maintains radio contact with dispatchers to send and receive information.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in grounds and cemetery 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 light equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• 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.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• 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.