Equipment Operator

Salary: $27,850.00 Annually
Location : Albany, GA
Job Type: FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED
Job Number: 2026-17
Department: Dougherty County Public Works
Opening Date: 01/13/2026

Description

The Dougherty County Public Works department is hiring on a continuous for an Equipment Operator. The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment used by the departments of Environmental Control and Public Works to perform minor preventative maintenance.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences
Essential Tasks

• Maintains and operates one or more of the following types of vehicles or equipment: buses, front-end loaders, tractors, mowers, dump trucks, backhoes, boom trucks, motor graders, track loaders, excavators, lowboys, bulldozers, spray trucks, and sweepers.

• Keeps logs and files reports, as required.

• Operates heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

• Provides Park maintenance, to include mowing, edging, weeding, blowing walking trails off, tree & limb removal, plumbing, carpentry, irrigation repairs, concrete work, playground equipment maintenance, and maintain pond levels.

• Assists building shoulders on the roadways, along with any other type of road construction work necessary.

• Assists in directing traffic on worksites.

• Preventative Maintenance on mowers and small equipment.

• Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Two (2) years of experience operating light equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Supplemental Information

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

o Bright/dim light;
Dusts and pollen.

o Extreme heat and/or cold;
Wet or humid conditions.

o Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife

o Vibration;
Fumes and/or noxious odors.

o Traffic;
Moving machinery.

.Special Certifications And Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER'S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance:
Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions:
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Supplemental Information:

Final date to receive applications:
This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.

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