Senior Heavy Equipment Operator & Crew Lead

Coweta County; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Coweta County in Newnan, GA is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to lead an inmate crew and operate a variety of medium to heavy equipment, including trucks with high GVWR. The role involves road maintenance and stormwater work under supervision.

Candidates must be able to obtain POST certification within six months, have a valid CDL, and pass a basic skills test. The position emphasizes safety and efficient operation to support county infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with substantial equipment operation experience.
• Ability to perform arithmetic, measurements and calculations for projects.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safety when hauling operations.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings.
• Able to establish working relationships with staff, inmates and the public.

Responsibilities

• Operates a range of equipment from small to heavy (gradall, loaders, trucks).
• Maintains 60 miles of county gravel roads and ditches.
• Rebuilds shoulders and installs stormwater and driveway pipes.
• Trains inmate crews and coordinates contractors.
• On-call during storm events and ensures safety compliance.
• Calculates material quantities and project grades.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Arithmetic computations

Reading civil drawings

Safety precautions

Public and inter-personal relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Considerable experience operating medium to heavy equipment and trucks

Job description

Coweta County in Newnan, GA is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to lead an inmate crew and operate a variety of medium to heavy equipment, including trucks with high GVWR. The role involves road maintenance and stormwater work under supervision.

Candidates must be able to obtain POST certification within six months, have a valid CDL, and pass a basic skills test. The position emphasizes safety and efficient operation to support county infrastructure.