ATLDOT - Transportation Equipment Operator I

Job Description

Posting Expires: 4/3/26

Salary Range: $40,945.05- $51,181.31

General Description and Classification Standards:

With the daily level of activities including construction projects, infrastructure demands, and micro mobility and sustainability projects that support the City of Atlanta through the Atlanta Department of Transportation there is a crucial need to capture visual assets that inform and advise internal and external stakeholders. Visual collateral is needed to apprise the public of the department’s projects and deliverables and to augment various reports to leadership, City of Atlanta Administration, and the Atlanta City Council. Engaging a full-time proficient videographer / photographer is the most cost-effective way to meet key communications needs for the department.

Supervision Received:

Position operates under close supervision and may be under direct supervision as they are developing skills on or being certified to operate new equipment.

Decision Making:

Generally, follows work or project direction from a supervisor; may make decisions as to work methods or sequences within skill level.

Leadership Provided:

Typically, none but may oversee temporary or contract workers, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Operates dump truck daily, traveling to and from job sites in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Operates construction or maintenance equipment which may include bobcats, front-end loaders, forklifts, pothole trucks, tandem dump trucks, 5-yard dump trucks, and skid-steer in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Maintains and secures all departmental vehicles and equipment which may include cleaning, performing minor repairs and/or reporting damages to supervision, locking vehicles, etc.
• May haul various materials, such as: pipes, rocks, sand, gravel, stone, trash, etc.
• Prepares daily records equipment mileage, hours of operation, maintenance issues; performs vehicle check list which include duties such as checking oil, tires, and fluid levels of vehicle.
• Reviews and signs documents such as, work orders, service request forms, attendance records, daily or weekly work reports, and preventive maintenance records.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with management, employees, and members of the public.
• Participates in occurrences designated as “Emergency Events” by department Commissioner or Mayor in direct or expanded role.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of safe operating procedures for the various equipment assigned.
• Skill in operating vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Required to make independent judgments in absence of supervision.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of related machines at level requirements for active work.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience –

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) required.
• At least 1 years’ experience in the operation of light to medium-sized commercial vehicles or construction/maintenance equipment.
  
  

Preferred Requirements –

• 2 years’ experience in the operation of light to medium-sized commercial vehicles or construction/maintenance equipment.
  
  

Licensures and Certifications

• Valid CDL License Class B required.
• Tanker Endorsement (N) desirable.
  
  

Work Environment:

Tasks may require exposure to such environmental conditions as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogens.

Lifting Requirements:

Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:

Physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are required to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.