EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

JOB TITLE: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for safe operation of mowers, pick-up trucks, trailers, etc need to facilitate the construction and maintenance of roads and right-of-ways.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible for the safe operation of trucks, mowers and other light equipment on work sites.
• Responsible for the safe operation of power tools and manual tools needed on work sites.
• Responsible delivering materials to work sites.
• Responsible for following safety rules on all work sites, especially flagging & traffic control.
• Responsible for seeing that scheduled maintenance is performed on all equipment and vehicles operated.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively as a team member in providing excellence in customer service to the citizens of Gordon County.
• Skill in driving in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of attention to road conditions and surroundings.
• Ability to maintain considerable dexterity in the control of truck/equipment for personal safety and in preventing damage to materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of all areas of Gordon County or willingness to become familiar.
• Ability to read road maps.
• Ability to read, understand and carry out instructions from manuals.
• Knowledge of basic rules of road safety and any Gordon County policy regarding safety.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Must be insurable under any County liability or motor vehicle liability insurance policy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is a physically demanding position. The work for this position requires that the employee be exposed to a variety of settings and conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or heat. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles including dust; and risk of electrical shock. The employee will be required to wear a dust abatement apparatus under certain conditions. Noise levels may vary at times, but are usually moderate; however the employee will be required to wear hearing protection under certain conditions. Frequent sitting and driving in truck cab or on equipment/mowers for long periods of time. Frequent mount and dismount from cab of truck or off of equipment/mowers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hand with dexterity; reach with hands and arms; pushing; pulling. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or work in areas where space is limited. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

NO ATTEMPT HAS BEEN MADE TO BE EXHAUSTIVE IN THIS LISTING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.