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Fayette County Administration is Hiring an Equipment Operator III Near Fayetteville, GA
Equipment Operator III RD/7-617
Road
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy and light equipment as a member of a crew that
specializes in laying asphalt, grading operations, drainage construction / maintenance or other public works crew
operation involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads and public properties.This position is
subject to be included in the off-hours on-call response service.
MAJOR DUTIES
Asphalt Paving Operations
1. Incumbent serves as a senior member of an asphalt paving crew;
2. Work involves operating all types of vehicles and equipment commonly associated with asphalt paving
operations, including but not limited to the following: asphalt pavement rollers, asphalt spreader, tack truck,
dump truck, lowboy, skid steer, and power broom.
3. Participates in asphalt paving operations.
4. Insures work is completed according to approved standards, and guidelines.
5. Flags traffic.
6. Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices.
7. Uses hand tools, such as shovels and asphalt lutes.
8. Experienced and skilled in the methods of patching asphalt roadways.
9. Maintains assigned equipment and tools.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Grading and Maintenance Operations
1. Operates heavy and light equipment, including hay blower, hydroseeder, rollers, mowers, tractors with various
implements, rubber-tire backhoe, rubber-tire loader, single axle dump truck, tandem axle dump truck, skid
steer, power broom, front end loader, bull dozers, excavators, motorgraders, paddle pan, vactron, lowboy and
Gradall.
2. Grading construction.
3. Ensures work is completed according to all County standards, blueprints and division guidelines.
4. Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices.
5. Flags traffic.
6. Uses hand tools, such as shovels, chain saws, and bush axe.
7. Determines and establishes elevations and grades.
8. Installs drain pipes and culverts.
9. Maintains assigned equipment and tools.
10. Assists in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of road signs.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Asphalt Paving Operations
1. Considerable knowledge of procedures, techniques, equipment, materials and supplies used in asphalt
paving and maintenance work;
2. Skill in estimating asphalt tonnage.
Grading and Maintenance Operations
1. Considerable knowledge of procedures, techniques, equipment, materials and supplies used in road
maintenance and road construction;
2. Read and interpret construction staking;
3. Knowledge of drainage systems, including proper installation procedures;
4. Skilled in the use of construction levels and determining slope and elevations;
Equipment Operator III, Road
All
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of road construction, repair, and maintenance.
2. Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards as it applies to work zone safety.
3. Skill in the operation of heavy and light equipment and hand tools.
4. Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
5. Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
6. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to understand, follow and transmit instructions.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Crew Leader II or I assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work
for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include county policies and procedures, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, OSHA
regulations, and Georgia Department of Transportation construction standards. These guidelines are generally
clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Heavy traffic and inclement weather contribute to
- The purpose of this position is to operate heavy and light equipment in the repair and maintenance of the
county’s roadways. Success in this position provides safe and well maintained roads for county residents and
visitors.
CONTACTS
influence persons.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree
of dexterity.
with moving parts, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices
such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position may provide temporary supervision over Road Maintenance Worker, Equipment Operator II and
Equipment Operator I.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license, more specifically discussed in MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS, and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in compliance with County Safety and Loss
Control Guidelines. Completion of the State of Georgia Department of Transportation Defensive Driving Course
and/or Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification within twelve (12) months of employment. Erosion Control
“Blue Card.” Trench Safety and Confines Space certification.
Equipment Operator III, Road
ADA COMPLIANCE
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to
discuss accommodations.
HIPAA COMPLIANCE
the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) however it is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in
the course of their work.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
- In accordance of Fayette County's Substance Abuse Policy of 1996, as amended, all job applicants offered
employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
- Possession of a valid Class A CDL driver's license issued by the State of Georgia within 9 months from the
- Possession of GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within 9 months from the date of hire or promotion.
- Erosion Control certification.
Job Summary
Full Time
$39k-53k (estimate)
10/17/2023
06/09/2024
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