What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Habersham County Board of Commissioners?
This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy road maintenance and construction
equipment.
Major Duties:
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment to facilitate department work processes safely and
efficiently.
- Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in proper operating condition; checks brakes,
mirrors, lights, wipers, belts, hoses, air pressure, fluid levels, etc.
- Cleans, services, and makes minor repairs to equipment.
- Performs equipment maintenance duties such as lubricating, greasing, and checking air, oil, gas,
and other fluids.
- Loads dump trucks and hauls sand, dirt, clay, asphalt, and other materials to work sites.
- Flags traffic and work sites.
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
- Locates utilities.
- Clears debris from roads and rights-of-way.
- Hauls equipment and materials to and from work sites.
- Mows county rights-of-way.
- Cuts trees; removes and chips storm debris.
- Patches holes using asphalt or cold patch.
- Cleans culverts and storm drains.
- Assists with snow removal operations.
- Installs driveway pipes.
- Grades county roads.
- Seals cracks in asphalt.
- Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- One to three years of experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate
positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Possession of a valid CDL license, Class A preferred, issued by the State of Georgia.
The successful candidate must pass a Background/Reference Check, Pre-Employment Drug
Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
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Screening, and Hearing Test prior to the start of employment.