EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Salary: $21.83 - $28.38 Hourly
Location : Norcross, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600006
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/28/2026


Description
The City of Norcross is looking for a Full-time Equipment Operator. The purpose of this position is the operation of heavy-duty equipment needed to make needed repairs. The incumbent in this position will operate equipment utilized in the repair of water and sewer lines. The incumbent will also be responsible for stabilizing banks, creeks & ditches, and correcting erosion.

Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a backhoe, front-end loader, trencher, air compressor and other tools and equipment.
• Maintains and repairs sidewalks and streets by performing such tasks as patching holes with asphalt.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment by performing such tasks as checking antifreeze, oil, fuel and other fluid levels and conditions.
• Maintenance of grounds on municipal properties by performing such tasks as cutting grass, trimming trees, and clearing rights-of-way.
• Install and replace street signage.
• Strip crosswalk and parking lots.
• Assist with projects and other duties as assigned.
• Stabilizing banks, creeks & ditches. Corrects erosion.
• Assists other departmental crews as needed.

Typical Qualifications
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED and one to three years of experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Part 382 - Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to pass random drug and alcohol tests.

Supplemental Information
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Any other duties as assigned by the Public Works Superintendent.
Scope and Impact:

Position has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted programs and routines is high. Errors in judgment will waste resources and adversely affect performance. Incumbent operates independently but work is verified. Content of work priorities are determined by supervision. Successful performance helps ensure safe and attractive streets and a positive public image for the city.
Communications/Customer Contact:

Contact is typically with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public. The nature of the interaction is generally to provide and/or exchange information and provide services.
Competencies:

• Knowledge of equipment operation.
• Skill in operating a dump truck, front-end loader, backhoe, air tools, trenchers, weed eaters, and other heavy equipment.
• Skill in the use of standard tools (e.g., shovels, picks, wrenches, etc.).
• Skill in repairing streets.
• Skill in operating a dump truck and lawn mower.
• Skill in following oral directions.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a 'field' position and incumbents are frequently exposed to mild, moderate and extreme weather conditions.
• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high

EOE/DFW
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Employer Paid Benefits 2025

Paid Time Off

The City of Norcross recognizes the importance of paid time off for relaxation and other personal reasons. Based on your years of service as a full-time employee, you accrue vacation and sick hours on a bi-weekly basis. Accrual rates are below:

Vacation Leave

• Up to 5 years of service - 80 hours annually
• 6 through 10 years of service - 120 hours annually
• 11 through 15 years of service - 160 hours annually
• 16 through 20 years of service - 200 hours annually
• 21 years or more - 240 hours annually

Sick Leave

• All regular full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period for a total of eighty (80) hours per year. Sick leave accrual is unlimited

Health Insurance Benefits

The City of Norcross provides a comprehensive health insurance program, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Medical: As of 01/01/2025 ,

Cigna Low Plan OAP (HDHP)-HSA


Cigna Mid Plan OAP


Cigna High Plan OAP

Dental: As of 01/01/2025. Cigna DPPO Dental Network

Vision: As of 01/01/2025. Cigna Vision PPO Network

Wellness Program: The City of Norcross's Imagine Wellness Program provides a variety of wellness activities and incentives.

Holidays

The City observes 11 Holidays. 2 Personal Holidays are earned upon hire and every January 1st.

Life and AD&D Benefits

Life and AD&D insurance coverage provides financial protection for you and your family in the event of an accident or death.

All eligible employees are covered by basic life and AD&D insurance, paid entirely by the City of Norcross. The City provides basic life insurance for the employee at 1x their base salary and 2x base salary for Department Heads, both rounded up to the next higher $1,000.

The City offers additional life insurance coverage for you, your spouse, and/or dependents at an additional cost to you.

Savings and Retirement Benefits

Pension Plan: The city offers a retirement benefit for all eligible employees in which you participate.


The City contributes 7% of employees' annual base pay. Employees contribute 3%. Full vesting after 5 years of service.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Through the 401(a) Plan, you and the City of Norcross work as partners to help build your financial security for retirement. When you participate, your savings grow through your pre-tax contributions, through the City's matching contributions, and through the investment growth of your total account. The City of Norcross will match your contribution at 50%, up to 6% of your base annual salary.


Flexible Spending Accounts: The City of Norcross provides the opportunity to enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) to help you save on eligible health and dependent care expenses by paying for them with pre-tax dollars.


Health Savings Accounts: The City of Norcross provides an initial one-time amount of $500.00 during enrollment of the plan. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan(HDHP). HSA has tax advantages. An HSA is "portable." The contributions remain in your account until you use them.

Social Security & Medicare: Each year, you and the City share in the cost of Social Security and Medicare taxes.


Other Valuable Benefits

Bereavement Leave • Direct Deposit • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Family Medical Leave•

• Tuition Reimbursement • Jury Duty Leave - Uniform Expense • Carpooling Incentives

Important

The City of Norcross reserves the right to amend, change, or terminate the plan at any time