Park Maintenance: Heavy Equipment Operator

Columbus Consolidated Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a park maintenance operator to run a variety of motorized equipment and supervise inmate crews. Responsibilities include operating garbage and dump trucks, mowing and trimming, and loading materials; ensuring safety and daily activity reporting.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid driver's license, have related maintenance experience, and complete required certifications within six months. Outdoor work is common in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operating a range of heavy and light construction equipment.
• Experience supervising inmate labor crews.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.

Responsibilities

• Operate garbage truck and dump truck; supervise inmates removing trash.
• Mow grass and maintain parks using weed-eater, edger, and lawn tractor.
• Operate front-end loader and load/unload materials from trucks.
• Use chain saw for tree and brush clearing.
• Perform basic vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Supervision of inmate labor

Report writing

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a park maintenance operator to run a variety of motorized equipment and supervise inmate crews. Responsibilities include operating garbage and dump trucks, mowing and trimming, and loading materials; ensuring safety and daily activity reporting.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid driver's license, have related maintenance experience, and complete required certifications within six months. Outdoor work is common in all weather conditions.