EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees.

Work schedule is 40 hours per week; hours will vary and will include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Summary: The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate various equipment in support of maintenance and construction projects. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.

Essential Job Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Drives or operates trucks (tandem-axle or special utility vehicles), tractors, and other equipment where driving and maneuvering the vehicle constitutes the majority of the work required to complete tasks for various maintenance, upkeep, and/or construction projects; equipment at this level does not involve the operation of additional mechanisms other than those that are simple and routine requiring little extra dexterity and finesse.
• Drives single, tandem, and tri-axle dump trucks or brush trucks in order to transport and haul materials between original and final destinations for use in maintenance and construction projects; positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or dumping of materials; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load; operates dumping mechanism to dump materials at appropriate locations; operates truck and dumping mechanism simultaneously to spread materials along prescribed path to required specifications.
• Operates tractors and tractor-mounted mowing equipment to mow rights-of-way, parks, and other County property, including operation of side-arm, bush hogs, and rear-mounted mowers, but excluding small riding mowers; scouts path for and removes rocks, debris, and other obstacles that may cause damage to the equipment, property, or the public; determines proper settings and adjusts mowing equipment for desired height and trajectory.
• Drives special purpose trucks with mounted tanks to transport and distribute water, insecticide, oil, or other liquids for use in maintenance, upkeep, and construction projects; determines proper settings and adjusts spraying mechanisms to distribute desired amounts of liquids for both informal and controlled applications; operates flusher/water truck to rinse debris from streets and apply water to construction sites to reduce dust levels; operates spraying mechanism on mosquito truck to distribute insecticide; operates asphalt distributor to apply oil along prescribed path for street construction prior to pavement of streets.
• Utilizes asphalt patching truck to make repairs to existing streets and paved surfaces by filling potholes, cracks, and other deformities; drives truck to work location and positions vehicle to allow for optimum delivery of asphalt; utilizes dumping mechanisms to apply specified amount of hot asphalt to desired area; operates spraying mechanism to aim and distribute a fine stream of asphalt along cracks in the pavement; utilizes rakes, shovels, and other tools to manually spread and seal asphalt; marks newly repaired pavement as appropriate.
• Operates bobcat, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and amounts; utilizes bobcat to clear land or debris.
• Operates backhoe to perform basic digging, trenching, and clearing of land or materials for maintenance and upkeep projects for public utilities and other infrastructure; controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario in order to minimize destruction of property and avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines. Work requiring exacting tolerances and/or specifications is assigned to a higher level within this classification.
• Operates street sweepers along a prescribed route to remove dirt and debris from streets and parking lots; maneuvers in and out of traffic and around parked cars, taking care to reduce congestion and maintain safety; determines proper settings and adjusts brushes for proper angle and height, maintaining proper curb distance for optimum coverage.
• Operates tractors with articulated boom mowing system to mow rights-of-way, parks, and other County property along steep slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas inaccessible to most mowing apparatuses; scouts path for and removes rocks, debris, and other obstacles that may cause damage to the equipment, property, or the public; determines proper settings and adjusts boom for proper angle, height and trajectory; maneuvers and monitors boom mower for optimal operation.
• Drives knuckle-boom truck to collect trash, limbs, and other debris from work sites, parks, and other County property, and transport it to the landfill; positions vehicle alongside targeted debris; operates truck- or trailer-mounted knuckle-boom arm to pick up debris and load it into the truck; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; dumps material at appropriate location.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
• Drives and maneuvers equipment in order to advance projects relating to maintenance and construction activities for various departments; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, crew workers, equipment, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by previous experience and/or training that includes demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned equipment in public works, utilities, construction, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s).

GLYNN COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

1725 REYNOLDS STREET BRUNSWICK GEORGIA 31520

(912) 554-7170

www.glynncounty.org

Email: jobs@glynncounty-ga.gov

GLYNN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GLYNN COUNTY HAS A TOBACCO AND SMOKE-FREE POLICY

Position : 1563

Code : 202302-3

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : HIGHWAYS AND STREETS

Grade : GRADE 12

Posting Start : 03/22/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job Description

MINIMUM SALARY: $39,000.00