Equipment Operator II​/Correctional Officer

Equipment Operator

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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