Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

This position operates assigned equipment in support of Public Works construction and maintenance projects, including Roads & Bridges, ROW Mowing, and Parks Maintenance.

Major duties include:

• Operates a zero-turn mower or tractor with attachments to mow grass, remove brush, and prep sports fields at county parks and along rights-of-way.
• Operates assigned equipment to improve park grounds, clean ditches, and install infrastructure.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools to clear land, cut limbs, and remove brush.
• Removes litter and debris along county roads and parks, empties trash receptacles.
• Applies pesticides to control weeds and pests.
• Maintains and prepares sports fields for play.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of playground equipment, fences, courts, and pavilions.
• Installs and maintains landscaping.
• Installs, repairs, and cleans culverts.
• Patches potholes.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs road, traffic, and park signs; removes damaged signs, including fabricating and applying lettering.
• Performs traffic control and access control operations.
• Greases and performs preventive maintenance on equipment; changes blades

Additional duties include:

• Performs other work as required or when directed by administration.
• In the event of an emergency, all Camden County employees are considered essential and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Knowledge required by the position includes:

• Techniques, equipment, and supplies used in public works maintenance.
• County and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• The geography of the county, including road names and park locations.
• Operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
• Prioritizing and organizing work.
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Oral and written communication.

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include traffic laws, work safety policies, and county policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to operate equipment in support of a variety of department operations. Successful performance contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained county infrastructure.

Contacts are typically with coworkers and the general public. Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and management responsibility: None.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.
• 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 or ability to obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgie for the type of vehicle for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.