Equipment Operator I (Sand Beach) Position Available In Harrison, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Equipment Operator I (Sand Beach) position involves operating tractors with grass cutting attachments and other mechanical equipment, performing general laborer duties, and supervising inmate work crews. The role requires skills in equipment maintenance, truck operation, and hand tool use. A valid Mississippi Driver's License is a must. Applications are due by 5pm on May 2, 2025.
Job Description
- Applications MUST be submitted by 5pm, May 2, 2025
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OBJECTIVE
- : This job consists of operating tractors with grass cutting attachments and other mechanical equipment as directed; servicing equipment used on a daily basis, maintaining same, and performing other general laborer duties as directed when necessary.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Operates hand and tractor mounted mowing equipment to cut grass in right-of-ways2. Performs unskilled laboring tasks3. Operates light and medium duty trucks and trailers to transport light and medium equipment and materials to assigned work sites4. Checks assigned equipment daily to assure that tire pressure, fuel, oil and other fluid levels are sufficient; adds oil, fuel or other fluids5. Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunctions and needed maintenance; transports equipment to maintenance shop upon receiving completed work orders6. Operates hand tools to clean right-of-ways and load materials onto trucks
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SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1. Performs other related duties as required
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position requires the supervision of inmate work crews.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Some knowledge of maintenance requirements for light and medium duty trucks Skill in the operation of light and medium trucks and trailers Skill in the operation of hand tools Skill in the operation of hand and tractor mounted mowing equipment Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions Ability to locate assigned work sites from instructions or maps Knowledge of all related safety procedures •These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through at least one year of experience in the operation of light and medium duty trucks and trailers; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will he considered.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
- : Must possess a valid Mississippi Driver’s License and maintain licensure.
