Equipment Operator

Rate of Pay: $18.80 - $21.43
Status:
Open until Filled

This is a journey level position in the Street Division of the Public Works Department that reports directly to the Streets Supervisor. This position is responsible for the operation heavy equipment in the repair of streets, sidewalks, drains and gutters, and street sweepers

• Operates construction equipment including a dump truck, boom truck, and street sweeper, bus hog, front-end loader and backhoe in the repair and construction of city streets, drains and sidewalks.
• Builds forms and pours concrete for curbs, gutters, drains, and sidewalks.
• Digs ditch with tractor and lays drainage pipe; lays brick or blocks in drain systems; builds head walls.
• Repair streets including removing broken asphalt and filling with new asphalt.
• Operate jackhammer, tamp, air compressors, and other gas-powered equipment.
• Cut grass and weeds and pick up trash on public right-of-way.
• Clean out storm drains, grates, and gutters.
• Check drainage pipes for overflow during rainstorms.
• Replaces or repairs state highway catch basin lids.
• Cleans equipment and performs maintenance inspections; completes maintenance report forms as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have a Georgia Class A CDL at time of hire to include seven years of satisfactory driving history and no DUIs in the last 5 years .
• A minimum of two years of experience in the operation of backhoes, front-end loaders, tractors, jackhammers, asphalt wagons, tamps, and other related equipment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment street repair equipment test on backhoes, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge and skill in laying brick and pouring concrete.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry skills.

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