What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II position at Chatham County, GA?
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Description
Multiple Positions Available.
Chatham County is seeking reliable and hardworking individuals with a CDL to join our team! This is your chance to secure a stable position with excellent benefits, including evenings and weekends off, annual salary increases, and more.
Examples of Duties
Under direct supervision, you will
- Operate medium-weight Public Works motorized equipment in Road Maintenance and Storm Water.
- Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including checking and filling fluids, checking hydraulic levels, and lubrication to ensure assigned equipment's safe and appropriate use.
- Load and haul equipment, trash, and debris, fill dirt and topsoil, and operate a tractor mower or other equipment.
- Supervise a small crew and perform other work, including the operation of medium-weight equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED, and
- Two (2) years' experience operating motorized equipment of medium-weight, or
- One (1) year of experience operating the primary equipment of the position; or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions and perform heavy manual labor, lifting, pulling, and manual transporting.
- Must provide and wear approved steel toe protective footwear during regular working hours.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License at the time of application.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Hazardous Materials Endorsement within six (6) months of employment and a GA Safety Council Flagger's License within one (1) year of employment.
During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.
In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.
Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.
Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
