Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

This position operates heavy equipment in the construction, repair and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating a backhoe, excavator, Vac Con truck, and other equipment and vehicles.
• Maintaining assigned equipment; conducting pre- and post-trip safety inspections.
• Performing excavation and site repair duties.
• Repairing landscaping, roadways, driveways, and sidewalks.
• Operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Transporting equipment, materials and personnel to and from work sites.
• Assisting in the repairs and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Flagging traffic at work sites.
• Responding to after-hours emergencies when on-call.
• Providing support to other divisions and to contractors as assigned.
• Performing related duties.

Requirements include:

• Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection system operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of the hazards inherent to heavy equipment, traffic control, utility maintenance work and the safety measures used to mitigate those hazards.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of a variety of job-related tools and equipment.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the establishment of safe work zones.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid class A or B commercial driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.