Equipment Operator II - Road Department

This is a full-time position with benefits. 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 Include But Are Not Limited To Asphalt Paving Operations Incumbent serves as a senior member of an asphalt paving crew; Work involves operating various types of vehicles and equipment commonly associated with asphalt paving operations, including but not limited to the following: asphalt pavement rollers, paving machine screws, single and tandem axle dump trucks, skid steer, and power broom; Participates in asphalt paving operations. Insures work is completed according to approved standards, and guidelines. Flags traffic. Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices. Uses hand tools, such as shovels and asphalt lutes. Patches roadways. Maintains assigned equipment and tools. Performs other related duties as assigned. Grading and Maintenance Operations Operates heavy and light equipment, including but not limited to, hay blower, hydroseeder, rollers, mowers, tractors with various implements, rubber-tire backhoe, rubber-tire loader, single axle dump truck, vactron tandem axle dump truck, skid steer, power broom; Grading construction. Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices. Flags traffic. Uses hand tools, such as shovels, chain saws, cutoff saws, concrete saws and bush axe; Installs drain pipes and culverts; Maintains assigned equipment and tools; Assists in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of road signs; Performs other related duties as assigned; Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. 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 B CDL driver's license issued by the State of Georgia within 9 months from the date of hire or promotion. Possession of GDOT approved traffic flagging certification within 9 months from the date of hire or promotion. Starting Salary - $45,662.38 To Apply - Fayette County, GA #J-18808-Ljbffr Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA)