Heavy Equipment Operator

Summary

The City of Guyton has an immediate opening for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator with the Streets & Lanes Department. This position is responsible for operating heavy machinery and equipment and assisting with construction and daily maintenance and upkeep of city streets and lanes infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, mowers, tractors with various implements, backhoes, hydradig, excavators, pavement rollers, etc.
  • Performs maintenance activities including patching roads, mowing of right-of-ways, spreading dirt and gravel, and clearing debris.
  • Operates a variety of hand tools.
  • Conducts preventative maintenance for equipment and vehicles; performs daily equipment inspections; checks tires and fluid levels; performs minor repairs and maintenance; reports other repair needs to Streets & Lanes Superintendent.
  • Clears right-of-way; digs and clears ditches.
  • Responds to after-hours emergencies.
  • Assists with the installation of storm drainpipes and culverts.
  • Loads and unloads equipment from vehicles and trailers as necessary; hauls materials and equipment to and from worksites.
  • Works independently on job sites and makes decisions related to the job as directed by the Streets & Lanes Superintendent.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in a road construction or maintenance position required.
  • Experience with and knowledge of local road construction/maintenance codes and ordinances required.
  • Must have experience with operating earthmoving equipment.
  • Must have experience with proper ditching and pipe-laying procedures.
  • Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards as it applies to work zone safety preferred.
  • Experience with and knowledge of operating a dump truck is preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with operating various hand and power tools and tools and equipment used for ditch and pipe-laying work required.
  • Must have skill in performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment.
  • Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Must possess good interpersonal skills.
  • Any combination of education, training, or experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Interested applicants should submit a completed City of Guyton employment application along with resume/cover letter to William F. Lindsey, City Manager, City of Guyton, 310 Central Boulevard, Guyton, GA 31312. Applications are available at Guyton City Hall, located at 310 Central Boulevard, Guyton, GA 31312, and also on the City of Guyton's website, https://cityofguyton.com . Starting salary for this position will be $25.00/hour. Competiive employee benefits package is available. Position will remain open until filled. The City of Guyton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A criminal history verification and substance abuse testing is required prior to employment.

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