Roadway Heavy Equipment Operator — CDL Certified, On Call

Catoosa County; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Catoosa County is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support the Public Works Road Department. The role involves operating excavators, loaders, graders, dozers, dump trucks, and other machinery to build and maintain county roads and drainage systems.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, 3+ years of related experience, and a Class B CDL with Class A preferred. The position may require on‑call hours and adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than three years of related experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record: Class B CDL required; Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roads, drainage systems, and rights‑of‑way.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper operating condition; checks brakes, mirrors, lights, wipers, belts, hoses, air pressure, fluid levels, etc.
• Performs equipment maintenance duties such as lubricating, greasing, and checking air, oil, gas, and other fluids.
• Loads dump trucks and hauls sand, dirt, clay, asphalt, and other materials to work sites; transports equipment to work sites.
• Flags traffic at work sites as needed.
• Installs pipes and culverts
• Clears debris from roads and rights‑of‑way
• Patches and paves roadways
• Cleans culverts and storm drains
• On‑call after hours may be required
• Subject to on‑call after hours
• Performs related duties

Skills

Equipment operation

Defensive driving

Safety rules

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Class B CDL

Class A CDL preferred

Job description

Catoosa County is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support the Public Works Road Department. The role involves operating excavators, loaders, graders, dozers, dump trucks, and other machinery to build and maintain county roads and drainage systems.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, 3+ years of related experience, and a Class B CDL with Class A preferred. The position may require on‑call hours and adherence to safety regulations.