Equipment Operator III

Equipment Operator III

Full Time Employee – Gainesville, GA, US

Posted 4 days ago – Requisition

Salary Range: $22.63 – $28.53 per Hour

Operates one or more pieces of heavy equipment at a skilled level such as: a backhoe, loader, dozer, track‑hoe, scraper, grader, knuckle boom tractor, etc. Assists in assigning, checking and approving work of Laborers and other Equipment Operators.

• Operates bulldozers, motor graders, and front‑end loaders to clear and level land for construction of roads, parking lots, building sites, compactor sites, and routine maintenance of county roads.
• Operates flatbed or dump trucks to transport materials or haul brush/debris, gravel, and dirt.
• Performs basic maintenance on backhoes, loaders, dozers, track‑hoes, scrapers, graders, knuckle boom tractor, and dump trucks, including washing, changing oil, greasing, checking all fluid levels and minor maintenance repairs.
• Assists in performing unskilled or semi‑skilled labor such as pouring concrete, laying blocks, installing pipes, installing erosion controls and shoulder maintenance.
• Operates a traffic control truck when following motor graders, moving equipment and working in inclement weather.
• Assists in training new employees and in assigning, checking and approving work of Laborers and other Equipment Operators.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write.
• Two years of Equipment Operator experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the minimum level of qualifications listed above.

• Valid Class A Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.

• Knowledge of the geography of the County, including major roads and landmarks.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating various types of heavy equipment.
• Ability to take and follow directions from a supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to lift objects of up to 100 pounds.

• Physical ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing), move across the worksite by walking, ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps, reach overhead, crouch or kneel, maintain equilibrium, push or pull items, repetitively use hands/arms/legs, grasp items, and move/transport items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Analytical thinking, stress handling, concentration on tasks, memory of names and details, observation of details, decision making, and adjustment to change.
• Stamina to meet deadlines, operate equipment, and stay organized.
• Ability to bend, twist, and move/transport items 26–75 lbs, including use of math/calculations.
• Ability to crawl on hands and knees, transport 76–100 lbs, be on‑call, work irregular hours (nights/weekends), and attend meetings and training.

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment.

• Exposure to risk of bodily injury from hazards including chemicals, sharp objects/tools, heavy machinery, and traffic; dirt/mud, fumes, gases, odors, dust, grease, oil; moving mechanical parts; extreme noise; vibration; and wet, slippery floors/surfaces.
• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions: inclement weather, extreme hot or cold temperatures, biological hazards, high heights/places or constricted spaces, hot devices including burners and flame torches.
• Exposure to electrical hazards occasionally.
• Work with others, around equipment/machinery, drive county vehicles, walk on uneven ground.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all‑inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.