What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PUBLIC WORKS position at Glynn County Government?
Equipment Operator
Public Works – Streets and Drainage
JOB SUMMARY:
This position operates equipment in the repair and maintenance of county streets and related infrastructure.
MAJOR DUTIES:
• Operates a variety of equipment, including excavator, loader, dump truck, mowers, lowboy, motor grader, dozer, etc.
• Performs a variety of public works maintenance activities, including maintaining and repairing
roads, bridges, rights-of-way, drainage structures, driveways, etc.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Loads and transports materials, fuel, and equipment to and from work sites.
• Flags traffic and installs traffic control devices at work sites.
• Cuts and cleans out-fall ditches; removes trees.
• Pours concrete for drainage structures and sidewalks.
• Installs drain pipes.
• Assists with other public works operations as assigned.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Participates in storm clean-up.
• Performs related duties.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid Class A commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Benefits:
- Bi-weekly payroll
- 12 hours of PTO per month
- 12 paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
- Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
- Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
Salary : $43,023