What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator II (FT) position at Habersham County Board of Commissioners?
This position is distinguished from a Heavy Equipment Operator I by the requirement for
advanced experience operating a broad range of road construction and maintenance
equipment, including motor graders, skid steers, Gradall trucks, dozers, excavators, loaders,
and other specialized equipment used by the Road Department. This position also requires
possession of an unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Major Duties:
• Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment safely and efficiently to support road
- Operates advanced and specialized equipment, including motor graders, skid steers,
Gradall trucks, dozers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment used
by the department.
- Performs finish grading, ditching, slope work, shoulder maintenance, driveway apron
equipment.
- Assists with road construction and reconstruction projects, including grading, drainage
- Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper operating condition, including checking
components.
- Cleans, services, and performs minor repairs on equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance duties such as lubricating, greasing, and checking air, oil,
- Loads dump trucks and hauls sand, dirt, clay, asphalt, gravel, and other materials to work
- Assists with traffic control by flagging traffic and setting up work zones.
- Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools.
- Locates underground utilities prior to excavation activities.
- Clears debris from roads and rights-of-way.
- Hauls equipment and materials to and from work sites.
- Mows county rights-of-way.
- Cuts trees and removes or chips storm debris.
- Patches potholes using asphalt or cold patch materials.
Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
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- Cleans culverts and storm drains.
- Assists with snow and ice removal operations.
- Assesses and troubleshoots equipment issues to determine needed repairs.
- Must be available to assist on-call personnel as needed.
- Installs driveway pipes and drainage structures.
- Seals cracks in asphalt surfaces.
- Performs on-call and after-hours duties as assigned, including responding during inclement
- Performs rela ted duties as necessary to support the efficient operation of the Public Works Department.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able
to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years
experience or service.
- Possession of a valid Unrestricted Class A CDL issued by the State of Georgia.
- As part of the interview process, applicants may be required to demonstrate proficiency in
operating equipment such as a dozer, skid steer, excavator, and/or loader.
Must pass a Background/Reference Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screenings prior to the
start of employment.