Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

The purpose of the Equipment Operator classification within the W&S Maintenance department is to operate various types of motor equipment and perform labor-related duties throughout the city.

Examples Of Duties

The functions listed below are those that represent most of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Drives and operates a variety of trucks and equipment for the purpose of maintaining and repairing city streets, sidewalks, curbs, sewer services and mains, water services and mains, lift stations, and ROW's.
• Cleans catch basins, drainage ditches, and ROW debris; breaks up pavement, patches potholes, repair curbs, replace pavers, cuts grass as needed.
• Assists with the removal and clean-up of large trees in city owned ROW's.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repair on tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Installs and repairs water mains and services, sewer mains and services. Repair and replace manhole ring and lids, pulls repairs and replaces lift station pumps, routinely washes and services lift stations.
• Transports materials, equipment, and supplies to and from work sites. Conducts both pre-trip and post trip inspections of trucks and equipment to ensure proper use as well as upkeep, loads and secures trucks, fuels trucks and equipment as needed.
• Operates various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies to complete assigned functions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Requires six months of experience in manual labor and in the use and operation of vehicles and equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Supplemental Information

Special Certifications and Licenses Required Certifications and Licenses Valid in the State of Georgia.

• None.

Physical Demand *Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Medium Work – Involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying objects weighting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment (Unavoidable Hazards) *Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure fumes and/or noxious odors; traffic; moving machinery

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance The City of Americus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the city of Americus to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.