Roadway Equipment Operator

Whitfield County, GA; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitfield County, GA is seeking a Road Maintenance Equipment Operator to support construction and maintenance of roads and infrastructure. The role involves operating a variety of light equipment and tools, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with snow removal and drainage tasks.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma or GED, one year of equipment operation experience in road work, and a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience operating equipment in road construction/maintenance.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment and tools to support road maintenance, including mowers, chippers, rollers, skid steer.
• Patches and repairs roads; maintains rights‑of‑way by mowing/edging grass and trimming trees; installs traffic control devices.
• Inspects equipment prior to use and performs lubrication and basic maintenance.
• Cleans shop/work areas and assists with snow removal and drainage maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driving

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor

Mower

Backhoe

Dump truck

Chainsaws

Weedeaters

Job description

Whitfield County, GA is seeking a Road Maintenance Equipment Operator to support construction and maintenance of roads and infrastructure. The role involves operating a variety of light equipment and tools, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with snow removal and drainage tasks.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma or GED, one year of equipment operation experience in road work, and a valid Georgia driver’s license.