Equipment Operator II

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Full Time Employee Gainesville, GA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.63 To $28.53 Hourly

Operates medium sized equipment, including flat‑bed or tandem dump trucks, mowing machines (bush hogs/boom tractors), paving and milling equipment (paving machines, milling machines and rollers) and performs manual labor in the maintenance and/or repair of County property and facilities.

(All incumbents may not perform all duties)

• Operates flat‑bed or tandem dump trucks to transport materials or haul brush/debris, gravel, asphalt, etc.
• Operates mowing machines—including bush hogs and boom tractors—to cut grass, cuts down dead trees, cuts overhang and slope areas on county roads.
• Performs basic maintenance on paving equipment, dump trucks, and mowers / boom tractors including washing, changing oil, greasing, checking fluids, sharpening blades, changing cutting teeth and changing flat tires.
• Hall County employees may be required to oversee a work detail of inmates from the Correctional Institution, assuring their safety and security at all times.
• Operates and performs semi‑skilled labor such as operating paving machines, milling machines, rollers and/or concrete work with looping/shovel work.
• May operate a scooter truck when assigned to litter control.
• Performs other relevant work as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One year Equipment Operator I experience required.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class A or Class B Driver's License (depending on assigned vehicle) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of 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 trucks and equipment.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of, and skill in, operating various types of medium sized equipment.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to lift objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Physical Ability

Essential functions continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing); move oneself about the worksite by walking; ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; reach overhead; position oneself by crouching or kneeling; maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; push or pull items; repetitively use hands/arms/legs; grasp items;

and move/transport items weighing up to 25lbs. Incumbents constantly must think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Essential functions continuously require incumbents to direct others; maintain stamina during the workday; meet deadlines; operate equipment; and stay organized.

Essential functions frequently require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or knees; and move/transport items weighing between 26lbs and 75lbs. Essential functions frequently require incumbents to use math/calculations.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to move oneself by crawling on hands and knees and move/transport items weighing between 76lbs and 100lbs. Essential functions occasionally require incumbents to be on‑call; work irregular hours (i.e. nights and/or weekends); and attend work related meetings and…