Equipment Operator Ii - Transportation And Development

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - T & D

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Equipment Operator II

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Drives and operates heavy construction equipment. Performs work on Transportation and Development maintenance and construction projects. Positions in this class operate track or rubber-tired construction equipment with specialized functions. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level operator, foreman, or supervisor who frequently monitors and inspects work while in progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drive and operate heavy track or rubber‑tired construction equipment such as bulldozers, front‑end loaders, track hoes, backhoes, lowboys, milling machines, paving machines, and tractor/trailers.
• Maintain and repair roads, curbs, and sidewalks within County rights‑of‑way or easements.
• Grade slopes; lay pipes; build roads, shoulders, parking lots, etc.; clear and log trees; distribute asphalt; set and compact bases; perform skilled trenching.
• Operate ice removal equipment and other specialized machines as needed.
• Operate smaller vehicles and equipment such as dump trucks, chippers, chain saws, jack hammers, hand and power tools.
• Cut trees, brush, and rights‑of‑way; cut and mow grass; pick up litter and debris from streets and rights‑of‑way; clean ditches and drains; pick up leaves.
• Flag and direct traffic and place markers, signs, and cones around the project site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public.
• Supervise inmates as assigned; provide limited guidance to crew workers and less experienced equipment operators.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor operator repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, posthole diggers, brooms, chainsaws, and chippers.
• Operate trucks to transport materials and equipment to and from worksites.
• Participate in the Department’s Emergency Response/Call‑Back Program as required.
• Participate in efforts related to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, and other emergency situations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by five (5) years of experience operating and driving equipment in support of maintenance projects; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Georgia Class A Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) depending on type of equipment/vehicle operated is preferred.
• May be required to be certified by the Criminal Justice Department to supervise inmates.
• Preferred candidate would hold certification as a Flagman.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20‑50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, or traffic hazards.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.