Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
This position operates heavy equipment in the construction, repair and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
- Operates a backhoe, excavator, Vac Con truck, and other equipment and vehicles.
- Maintains assigned equipment; conducts pre- and post-trip safety inspections.
- Performs excavation and site repair duties.
- Repairs landscaping, roadways, driveways, and sidewalks.
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
- Transports equipment, materials and personnel to and from work sites.
- Assists in the repairs and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
- Flags traffic at work sites.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies when on-call.
- Provides supports to other divisions and to contractors as assigned.
- Performs related duties.
- Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection system operation and maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of the hazards inherent to heavy equipment, traffic control, utility maintenance work and the safety measures used to mitigate those hazards.
- Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of a variety of job-related tools and equipment.
- Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
- Skill in the establishment of safe work zones.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of a valid class A or B commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia.
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