Equipment Operator - Road Department

Overview

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy and light equipment as a member of a crew that specializes in laying asphalt, grading operations, drainage construction/maintenance or other public works crew operations involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads and public properties. This position is subject to be included in the off-hours on-call response service.

Asphalt Paving Operations

• Participates in asphalt paving operations;
• Work involves operating pickup trucks and various equipment commonly associated with asphalt paving operations, including but not limited to the following: pavement roller, skid steer, and power broom;
• Significant use of hand tools, such as pavement saw, shovel and asphalt lutes;
• Asphalt roadway patching;
• Flags traffic;
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
• Maintains assigned equipment and tools;
• Assists in the construction, repair, and maintenance of road signs;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grading and Maintenance Operations

• Work involves operating pickup trucks and various equipment commonly associated with grading and maintenance projects, including but not limited to the following: hay blower, weed eaters, hydroseeder, soil and road base rollers, mowers, tractors with various implements, skid steer, power broom;
• Uses hand tools, such as shovels, chain saws, weed trimmers, cutoff saws, concrete saws and bush axe;
• Grading, repair and maintenance projects;
• Roadside mowing;
• Assists with the installation of storm drainpipes and culverts;
• Flags traffic;
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices;
• Maintains assigned equipment and tools;
• Assists in the construction, repair, and maintenance of road signs;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Mowing Operations

• Operates mowing tractors, including boom mowers, side mowers, batwing mowers, and bush hogs;
• Flags traffic;
• Operates chipper, chain saws, and pole saws;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.
• Possession of GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within nine (9) months from the date of hire or promotion.

Starting Salary - $41,367.86