Senior Heavy Equipment Operator — Corrections

Hall County Government; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County Government in Gainesville, GA seeks an Equipment Operator III - Correctional Officer to operate heavy equipment and support road and facility projects. This full-time role requires operating backhoes, loaders, bulldozers and more, with safety and compliance as priorities.

Ongoing training and inmate work crew oversight may be involved, and POST certification is required. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license (Class A or B as assigned), and a clear

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED; Two years combined Equipment Operator I or II experience; Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates bulldozers, motor graders, and front-end loaders to clear and level land for roads and construction.
• Operates flatbed or dump trucks to transport materials.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and minor repairs.
• May assist in training new employees and assigning work duties.
• Hall County employees may oversee inmate work crews and security.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hall County Government in Gainesville, GA seeks an Equipment Operator III - Correctional Officer to operate heavy equipment and support road and facility projects. This full-time role requires operating backhoes, loaders, bulldozers and more, with safety and compliance as priorities.

Ongoing training and inmate work crew oversight may be involved, and POST certification is required. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license (Class A or B as assigned), and a clear