NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
530 Hampton Street McDonough, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$49K/yr - $49K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a part of Henry County Government, and they are seeking an Equipment Operator II to drive and operate specialized vehicles and equipment for public infrastructure maintenance and construction projects. The role involves operating various types of machinery, ensuring safety protocols, and performing manual labor as needed.
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Responsibilities
Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and construction of County roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, and other infrastructure projects; drives vehicle over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other County property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; and monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public
Drives roll-off container truck to haul materials to and from work sites; maneuvers and positions vehicle to allow for proper alignment of containers to be placed or retrieved; connects container to truck and operates winch, checking for proper load distribution and support for the vehicle; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; and dumps material at appropriate location
Operates bobcat, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and loads; and utilizes bobcat to clear land or debris
Operates backhoe to perform basic digging, trenching, and clearing of land or materials for maintenance, repair, and construction projects; controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario in order to minimize destruction of property and avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines
Operates tractors with articulated boom mowing system to mow rights-of-way, other County property along steep slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas inaccessible to most mowing apparatuses; scouts path for and removes rocks, debris, and other obstacles that may cause damage to the equipment, property, or the public; determines proper settings and adjusts boom for proper angle, height, and trajectory; and maneuvers and monitors boom mower for optimal operation
Drives knuckle-boom truck to collect trash, limbs, and other debris on an assigned route or from work sites and other County property; positions vehicle alongside targeted debris; operates truck- or trailer-mounted knuckle-boom arm to pick up debris and load it into the truck; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; transports loads to the landfill; and dumps material at appropriate location
Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use
Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects; lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports, loads, and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; and removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other County property
Follows established safety procedures; utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations
Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
Operates equipment and trucks included at the lower level of the Equipment Operator series
Responds to emergency and disaster situations and assists with special events as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a High School diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of related experience operating equipment in the construction, repair, and/or maintenance of public infrastructure or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License, including appropriate endorsement(s)
Must possess and maintain Flagging certification
Knowledge of local government operations, construction and maintenance related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs
Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job
Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing
Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner
Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers
Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings
Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters
Ability to work with and process payments for accounts within the budget and department
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes
Ability to operate a copying machine
The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes
The ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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