Heavy Equipment Operator-Parks & Beautification

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for skilled work in the operation of special motorized equipment in construction and maintenance activities. Performs a variety of manual tasks such as: cleaning sewers, drainage ditches and drains, digging holes, trenches and excavations, fence installations, patching holes, janitorial duties, landscaping and a variety of other duties. Right-of-way maintenance, cemetery maintenance, community gardens, street sweeping, tree maintenance, special events, and road closures, passive parks and fountains. Operates heavy equipment such as track-mounted crane, large trucks, concrete mixers, power shovel, drag line, farm type tractor used door roadway cleaning, bulldozer, large excavator, street sweeper and/or backhoe/frontend loader for a variety of construction and demolition related duties. Responsible for a variety of tasks including loading materials, pouring concrete, digging ditches, pipe laying, street sweeping, basin cleaning, scraping, grading, lowering, lifting, demolition etc. Performs physical tasks such as loading supplies and cleaning equipment. Performs minor maintenance servicing and repairs on equipment, replacing and adjusting parts. Cleans and maintains the department's materials and equipment. Completes special projects and performs other miscellaneous duties as required by management. The Heavy Equipment Operator should possess, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least (3) years' experience in operating heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Possession of Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or attainment of such within six (6) months of employment. Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Limited supervision of service workers and community service volunteers. Knowledge of the operation and care of such heavy equipment as cranes, power shovel, concrete mixer, street sweeper, backhoe or related heavy equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to equipment operation. Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately written and oral instructions. Skill in the safe operation and servicing of specialized heavy equipment. Skill in the operation of equipment utilizing hydraulic controls. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with members of the general public. Ability to pass vision test for night driving