Road Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator

BARROW COUNTY; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrow County is seeking a heavy equipment operator to support road maintenance and construction tasks. The role involves operating a range of heavy machinery, performing pre-use inspections, and assisting with on-site material transport and road upkeep.

The position is safety sensitive and requires pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing, with a grade level of 12. Valid Georgia driver’s license is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of operating and performing minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ability to follow department and safety rules and regulations.
• Understanding of county geography and rights-of-way.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy road maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect equipment before use and perform minor maintenance.
• Load trucks and haul materials to work sites; grade dirt roads and maintain driveways.
• Maintain ditches, patch highways, and clear debris from rights-of-way.
• Flag traffic and operate hand and power tools; locate utilities.

Skills

Defensive driving

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

Oral and written communication

Safety rules compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Barrow County is seeking a heavy equipment operator to support road maintenance and construction tasks. The role involves operating a range of heavy machinery, performing pre-use inspections, and assisting with on-site material transport and road upkeep.

The position is safety sensitive and requires pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing, with a grade level of 12. Valid Georgia driver’s license is expected.