RECREATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Whitfield County, GA; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitfield County, GA is seeking a Maintenance Equipment Operator to operate light equipment and support infrastructure projects for the Recreation & Parks Departments. Duties include mowing rights‑of‑way, trimming trees, inspecting equipment, performing lubrication and minor repairs, and delivering supplies to worksites, with a focus on safety and efficient operations.

High school diploma or GED, and one year of equipment operation experience with a valid Georgia driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience operating equipment in roads/construction maintenance preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Op­erates a variety of light equipment to support maintenance tasks.
• Mows grass, trims trees and shrubbery, and conducts related up­keep of parks and rights‑of‑way.
• Inspects and performs basic maintenance on equipment; reports faults.
• Cleans and maintains shop/work areas; ensures safety of operations.
• Delivers supplies and personnel to worksites; assists with snow removal when needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Defensive driving

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor

Mower

Backhoe

Dump truck

Jack hammer

Power tools

Job description

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to operate a variety of maintenance equipment necessary for the accomplishment of various infrastructure maintenance and repair projects for the Recreation & Parks Departments.

*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of 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 a variety of light equipment, machinery, and tools as necessary to support essential functions, which may include Turf Mowers (both push and ride), Wood Chipper, High Pressure Pipe Jetter, Skid Steer, Motorized Broom.
• Assist with a variety of tasks in road and right-of-way maintenance; maintains rights-of-way by mowing and edging grass, trimming trees and shrubbery, chipping work, planting seed, and fertilizing.
• Inspectsequipmentpriortousetoensurethatitisinproperoperatingcondition;checksbrakes,mirrors, lights, air pressure, etc.
• Performsequipmentmaintenancedutiessuchaslubricating,greasing,andcheckingbelts,hoses,airpressure, oil, gas and other fluids.
• Cleansandmakesminoradjustmentsandrepairstoequipment.
• Cleans shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Mowsgrassoncountyrights-of-way and all park facilities.
• Clearsandchipsbrush;removesoverhangingtreelimbs.
• Deliverssupplies,equipment,andpersonneltoandfromworksites.
• Assistswithsnowremovaloperations.
• Collectslitterfromright-of-way and all County park facilities.
• Operatesavarietyofhandandpowertools.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of other employees and the public.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performsrelatedduties.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledgeofcountypolicies,procedures,andsafetyrulesandregulations.
• Skill in operating equipment such as a tractor, mower, backhoe, dump truck, jack hammer, and other related hand-held tools and construction equipment.
• Skillinoperatingpowertoolssuchaschainsawsandweedeaters.
• Skillintheuseoftoolssuchasashovel,pickandrake.
• Skillindefensivedrivingtechniques.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Parks and Recreation Department Head and/or Maintenance Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor checks (including spot-checks) completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; one year of experience in equipment operation in the construction and maintenance of roads; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.

Whitfield County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.