Roadway Maintenance Equipment Operator

Team Georgia; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation in Georgia is seeking a TRT052 Trans Tech 3 (PG-I) – Maintenance Equipment Operator to perform skilled labor in highway maintenance and operate heavy equipment such as motor grader, excavator, asphalt paver, and lowboy.

The role includes conducting preventive maintenance, responding to incidents on the state route system, and possibly supervising a crew. Applicants may need a Class B CDL and MSD levels, with preference for Class A CDL for some positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class B CDL required; Class A CDL preferred for some positions.
• Experience operating highway maintenance equipment and performing preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (grader, excavator, paver, lowboy) to complete tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Respond to emergencies affecting state route system.
• Potentially supervise a crew or sub-unit.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

MSDS knowledge

Emergency response

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B CDL

MSD Level 1-3

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Georgia Department of Transportation in Georgia is seeking a TRT052 Trans Tech 3 (PG-I) – Maintenance Equipment Operator to perform skilled labor in highway maintenance and operate heavy equipment such as motor grader, excavator, asphalt paver, and lowboy.

The role includes conducting preventive maintenance, responding to incidents on the state route system, and possibly supervising a crew. Applicants may need a Class B CDL and MSD levels, with preference for Class A CDL for some positions.