Operator I (GIHP)

Job Summary

This Operator I at the Georgia International House Park is a skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of moderately complex and heavy equipment, which also requires the performance of manual labor. Work involves the operation of vehicles and equipment used in construction and maintenance projects, and to transport materials and personnel to and from work sites. Work also involves the use of power tools in preparing areas for construction. Work requires not only the safe and skilled operation of equipment but also maintaining the equipment. Work also involves acting as supervisor in the absence of the Operator II and the Foreman.

Essential Job Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

• Responds to building maintenance calls.
• Operates a dump truck (under 36,000 G.V.W.) and pulls large trailers when necessary.
• Assists in work such as plumbing, electrical, and other construction jobs as needed.
• Mows lawns with hand-powered and riding mowers.
• Operates weed eater, chain saws, pressure washer, and other related equipment.
• Operates bush hog, bobcat, water pump truck, chipper, pipe saws, boring tools, and any other related heavy equipment as required to assist in a variety of construction and maintenance projects.
• Operates arena drags and various size tractors.
• Constructs fences.
• Operates GIHP irrigation system.
• Performs routine inspection of trail system.
• Performs event set-up.
• Sets up public address systems.
• Operates acetylene torches, propane torches, and performs minor welding.
• Assists with routine maintenance on all equipment.
• Assists Foreman and Operator II with coordination of work required by event promoters at the Georgia International Horse Park and other parks.
• Acts as crew leader as directed as needed by management staff.
• Assists in directing and supervising community service details and records when needed.
• Provides daily assistance to promoters during events.
• Knowledge of general safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of how to operate a public address (PA) system.
• Ability to safely operate power tools, hand-powered tools, light construction equipment, etc.
• Ability to assemble materials and construction rough products.
• Ability to recognize hazardous waste.
• Ability to work around horses and riders.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a two way radio.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a regionally or nationally accredited school.

Valid Georgia driver's license.

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One (1) or more years' experience in general construction, general maintenance, landscaping.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

An incumbent/applicant may have any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job as long as the incumbent/applicant can show competencies in each.

Physical Characteristics

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear;
• Regularly required to stand; walk and may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally;
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms;
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
• Regularly required to climb ladders, work from heights and maneuver in low clearance areas; and
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Lifting Requirements:

Regularly required to lift up to 50lbs; and occasionally required to lift up to or over 75lbs.

Noise level:

The noise level for this job tends to be moderate to loud.

Exposed to Outdoor Weather Conditions:

This job is exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Shift work, including Nights, Weekends and Holidays:

This job does require working nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Supervision:

This job requires general supervision.

The City of Conyers is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.