Equipment Operator

The purpose of this classification is to operate light equipment and perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of city grounds, parks, streetlights, or right‑of‑ways per assigned department. Operates equipment, machinery and tools used in the performance of duties which may include a dump truck, bucket truck, motor grader, backhoe, boom ax, forklift, various mowers, tractors, trencher, vibrator, pay loader, hydro seeder, pressure washer, tiller, weed eaters, leaf blower, chipper, chain saw, shovels, rakes, and related power and hand tools.

• May perform manual work functions in the construction, maintenance, and/or repair of recreational grounds and facilities; may move and repair equipment, paint buildings and walls, maintain gym, collect trash, and perform related tasks.
• May line ball parks/ball fields, install fences and playground equipment, seed/mow grass, maintain irrigation systems, apply insecticide/herbicide, maintain sports turf, and perform related tasks; reports on landscape and insect problems.
• May perform manual work functions associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of city street and security lights such as changing bulbs, installing and repairing cable, or performing related tasks.
• May perform manual work functions associated with maintaining right-of-ways, ditches, and holding ponds which may include trimming trees, removing stumps and debris, mowing grass, and performing related tasks.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in good working condition such as changing tires, inspecting, greasing, and cleaning equipment, maintaining fluid levels, changing blades, calibrating equipment, and performing related tasks.
• May prepare a variety of reports, logs, and invoices; forwards to appropriate individual.
• May train and supervise part‑time staff; ensure compliance with standard safety procedures.
• May assist with the acquisition of inventory; picks up and delivers supplies and equipment to/from work sites.
• Operates a two‑way radio in the performance of duties.

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED required; one (1) year previous experience and/or training operating light equipment required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. A valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with appropriate endorsements is preferred. However, in lieu of a valid Georgia CDL, a minimum of five (5) years of experience operating light equipment is required.

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data and/or information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Physical Ability:
Tasks require the regular and, at times,…