Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled or unskilled work associated with maintenance of County roads, bridges, and related facilities.

This position is part of the Equipment Operator series; depending on prior experience/training and certifications the department reserves the right to hire candidates and promote accordingly. The Forsyth County Roads and Bridges Department has approved the following promotional track ladder (with position minimum requirements) effective October 2023:

• Equipment Operator I - Non-Exempt, starting at $37,527.00/yr. High school diploma or GED preferred; and entry level experience and/or training involving road maintenance and traffic flagging is desirable; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Flagging Certification within six (6) months from hire date. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Equipment Operator II - Non- Exempt, starting at $40,635.00/yr. High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by vocational/technical training in equipment operation and traffic flagging; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Flagging Certification within six (6) months from hire date. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Equipment Operator III - Non- Exempt, starting at $45,702.00/yr. High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by vocational/technical training in equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Department of Transportation Flagging Certification within 6 months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs various tasks associated with maintenance of County roads and bridges; assists in maintaining roads, road shoulders, and ditches; cleans out ditches and pipes; repairs/patches potholes; applies cold mix to asphalt; builds forms/frames for concrete structures; mixes, pours, shovels, levels, and finishes concrete; cuts/busts and removes cement/asphalt; rakes or sweeps roadways and ground surfaces; loads seed into machinery; spreads salt, sand, seed, hay, or other materials onto ground surfaces; mows grass and edges landscaped areas; cuts or prunes trees/shrubbery; removes dead animals or other debris from roadways; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials; installs or replaces traffic signs. Assists with traffic control at construction/work sites; flags traffic through/around work sites; sets up safety cones, barricades, barrels, and road/warning signs; assists other equipment operators in maneuvering equipment within work sites. Assists equipment operators or other workers in conducting work activities. Monitors inventory levels of department equipment, tools, supplies, and other materials; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities, which may include a utility truck, tractor, cement mixer, pick axe, sledgehammer, saw, chainsaw, loop, torch, shovel, rake, broom, hedge clipper, mechanic tools, hand tools, ladder, or two-way radio. Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, sharpening blades, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment. Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, maintenance records, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, operational manuals, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Notifies supervisor of situations involving mechanical problems or other issues requiring attention. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, community service workers, inmate workers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Performs special projects; responds to after-hours calls or emergency situations as needed.

Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-Time Employees

Personal Leave Accrual Personal leave shall be accrued as follows: 0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period 15+ Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance Short Term and Long Term 100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

• Short Term Disability 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
• Long Term Disability 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K) Fully vested at five years of employment 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

• Six Months through One Year of County Service Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
• Years One through Five Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
• Years 5 through 10 The County continues