Heavy Equipment Operator I

Heavy Equipment Operator I

The Dougherty County Public Works department is hiring on a continuous basis for a Heavy Equipment Operator I. The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment and trucks necessary for maintenance of grounds, buildings, and roads. Responsible for operating backhoes and bulldozers, loading and packing dirt, operating drag-line crane, clearing land, and constructing roads. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Essential tasks include operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, earthmovers, dump trucks, motor graders, dragline cranes, front-end loaders and/or tractors. Clears and prepares landscapes for forging of manholes, building new roads, pipe laying, and other construction projects. Constructs roads with crewmembers by cutting slopes, pulling ditches, laying blue top on road, clipping shoulders, and maintaining right-of-way. Mows of rights-of-way, canals and ditches. Loads and packs dirt and other heavy materials. Performs minor preventive maintenance and repair on equipment as necessary, and/or prepares machines for major servicing; may be responsible for repairing and maintaining crane equipment. Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum qualification includes a high school diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Involves routine and frequent exposure to bright/dim light; dusts and pollen. Extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions. Extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening and pass background investigation. Dougherty County has a no smoking in the workplace policy in compliance with the Georgia Smoke Free Air Act of 2005. Dougherty County provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.