Listing Summary

Equipment Operator, Public Works

PAY RATE: Based on Experience
DEPARTMENT:  Public Works, City of Cartersville

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for operating equipment to construct, maintain and improve streets and drainage systems.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Hauls various materials such as dirt, sand, gravel, and asphalt to crews, job sites, and work locations.
• Drives and operates specialized street cleaning equipment such as broom trucks and flusher trucks.
• Cleans all catch basins.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools such as a jack hammer and chainsaw.
• Removes leaves from and salts roads as season and weather dictate.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Assists in the installation of storm drainage systems.
• Operates roadside mower, brush truck, and junk truck, as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance such as lubrication and checking air, oil, water and other fluids.
• Clears brush and debris from storm drains.
• Salts roads as needed.
• Patches potholes and utility cuts with asphalt.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of city policies and procedures pertaining to street and drainage system construction, maintenance, and improvement.
• Knowledge of achieving grade, drainage, and proper compaction.
• Skill in operating equipment such as motor grader, bulldozer, dump truck, gradall, rubber tire loader, and backhoe.
• Skill in performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Skill in street and drainage system construction techniques.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• 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 readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated (Class A CDL).

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Crew 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:  Guidelines include city and departmental policies and procedures, relevant laws, and work orders. The guidelines are generally clear and specific but require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related equipment operation duties. The need to work around utility lines contributes to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment to construct and maintain streets and drainage systems. Successful performance ensures safe and serviceable streets and properly functioning drainage systems.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, workers in related support units and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching and stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is performed outdoors, where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts and occasional cod or inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.

The City of Cartersville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

Email Cover letter, Resume, with Qualifications to: HR@cityofcartersville.org.