Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Office of Gilmer County Commissioners - Ellijay, GA 30540Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $19.98 - $19.98 HourlyJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: General LaborGeneral Nature of Work
The Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy and light equipment as a member of a crew that specializes in laying asphalt, grading operations, drainage construction/maintenance or other public works crew operations involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads and public properties. This position is subject to be included in the off-hours on-call response service.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Drives pick-ups and single-axle trucks with limited volume and/or weight capacities in order to collect, transport and haul materials such as brush, tools, materials, and supplies. Positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading and unloading of materials; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load; operates dumping mechanism to dump materials at appropriate locations.
Operates light equipment to complete various tasks. Operates backhoe, bush hog and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and amounts; utilizes bobcat to clear land or debris; operates asphalt roller to flatten and compress dirt, gravel, asphalt, and other materials.
Performs routine customer service functions: exchanges limited information with property owner or public regarding work; logs complaints or problems and refers them to the appropriate personnel.
Performs manual work within an assigned department, which may involve grounds maintenance, street maintenance, or other projects within the assigned department; assists equipment operators, or other workers as needed.
Performs various tasks involving roadside and grounds maintenance.  Mows grass, trims and edges along roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, sidewalks, and fence lines, plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers, weeds flower beds, cuts down trees, prunes tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs, picks up and disposes of tree limbs, brush, and other materials from public areas, spreads seed, mulch, and other grounds materials, tills or aerates dirt/soil, moves dirt and grades land, cuts, lays, or installs sod, applies fertilizer and herbicide, rakes ground materials, blows leaves/debris from walkways or grounds, picks up and disposes of debris/litter from public areas, digs holes/trenches and shovels materials.
Performs various tasks involving street, and right-of-way maintenance projects: prepares road surfaces for asphalt application; lays and smoothes asphalt; patches/repairs utility cuts and potholes in road surfaces; lays bricks and concrete block; lays or builds concrete forms for catch-basins, sidewalks and curbing; pours concrete; sweeps street surfaces; spreads gravel; clears obstructions and removes debris from storm-water drains, ditches, & catch-basins; constructs asphalt driveway tie-ins; and repairs / installs guardrails.
Performs various tasks associated with set-up and clean-up of worksites and facilities: gathers equipment, tools, supplies, and materials needed to conduct work activities; picks up or removes debris such as tree limbs, brush, pine straw, leaves, grass/yard clippings, and dead animals; rakes, sweeps, shovels, and cleans ground around work areas and picks up remaining materials; and cleans and returns equipment and materials to their proper location
Operates a variety of light equipment, machinery, and power / hand tools associated with department projects, including (but not limited to), a small tractor, mower, edger, trimmer, chipper, chain saw, air compressor, concrete saw, leaf blower, tiller, sod cutter, asphalt loop, paint/marking machine, pick axe, sledgehammer, pitchfork, rake, post hole digger, shovel, broom, hand tools, or two-way radio. May operate heavier construction equipment in a training capacity under direct supervision by a supervisor or skilled operator.
Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, which may include changing oil, refueling, or refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, changing tires, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment and initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
Follows established safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; sets-up work zones; flags and directs traffic around worksite; assists truck drivers, equipment operators, or other workers in monitoring traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Prepares or completes various forms, timecards, daily work sheets, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, schedules, activity calendars, event sheets, diagrams, blueprints, policies, procedures, regulations, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, inmate workers, community service workers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must have good knowledge of tasks and procedures required to perform the routine maintenance functions in the assigned department. Must be able to learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Human Interaction:  Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:  Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning:  Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.  Involves semi-routine standardized work with minimal latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
CDL License preferred.
0-2 years of working in street and/or facility maintenance, ground keeping or related field.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license along with a clean MVR check.
ADA Requirements: Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50-100 pounds).
Work Environment: The work is typically performed in a shop or outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, traffic hazards, machinery with moving parts, inclement weather, wetness, humidity, and rain. The work may require protective devices such as masks and gloves.