What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator, Senior position at Forsyth County Government?
Salary
$49,292.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03325
Department
Roads & Bridges Department
Opening Date
04/23/2025
Closing Date
5/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
The purpose of this classification is to operate/drive heavy equipment and perform manual work associated with projects within an assigned County department, which may involve road/bridge construction/maintenance, roadside maintenance, solid waste operations, or other projects/activities. May be required to wear a duty pager and be on-call for emergency situations throughout the county.
Job Summary
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Assists in providing direction, training, and assistance to employees or community service workers; coordinates daily work activities; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations.
Drives/operates a variety of heavy equipment or large vehicles, drives/operates a variety of larger vehicles or equipment with specialized functions involving driving/maneuvering in and around confined spaces or involving operation of moderately complex mechanisms to perform work tasks; drives/operates a variety of light/medium equipment involving routine operation to drive from point to point or involving use of basic/simple maneuvering mechanisms to perform work tasks.
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools as necessary to complete essential functions, which may include a utility truck, single-axle dump truck, tandem dump truck, backhoe, track loader, skid loader, rubber tire loader, roll-off loader, steel wheel roller, traffic roller, thumper packer, motor grader, power broom/sweeper, bobcat, boom truck, side arm cutter, pothole patching machine, tar kettle, tar distributor truck, snow plow, cement mixer, compactor, generator, air compressor, water pump, fuel truck, tractor, bushhog, mower, chain saw, asphalt saw, jackhammer, axe, sling blade, hydro-seeder, chipper, blower, shovel, rake, post hole digger, mechanic tools, concrete finishing tools, hand tools, computerized scale system, or two-way radio.
Hauls, transports, loads, and/or unloads various equipment and materials associated with department projects.
Performs various tasks associated with construction/maintenance of roads and bridges; maintains roads, road shoulders, and ditches; installs side drains, cross drains, and creek pipes; prepares asphalt roads for deep patch work and resurfacing; scrapes dirt roads; grades new/existing roads; repairs/patches potholes; sprays/applies tar; rolls/packs road surfaces and compacts asphalt/materials; sweeps debris from roads; applies cold mix to asphalt; spreads gravel; shovels, loops, and smooths road materials; builds forms/frames for concrete structures; mixes, pours, shovels, levels, and finishes concrete; cuts/busts and removes cement/asphalt; measures grade; lays center lines and tapes.
Performs various tasks associated with roadside maintenance or grounds maintenance; cleans out ditches, drains, and pipes; mows grass and landscaped areas; cuts/trims trees/shrubbery; removes downed trees from roadways; rakes or sweeps roadways and ground surfaces; loads seed into machinery; spreads salt, sand, seed, hay, or other materials onto ground surfaces; constructs fences; erects mailboxes; removes dead animals or other debris from roadways; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials.
Performs various tasks associated with solid waste, recycling, or landfill projects/activities; coordinates/schedules trailer pickups; loads recyclable metals and debris into trailers; haul/transports dumpsters of recyclable materials or waste to collection centers; rearranges recyclable materials in bins to provide more space; monitors leach tanks; maintains monitoring wells; weighs incoming/outgoing trucks using computerized scale system; informs the public of dumping policies; collects payments for materials brought into landfill; counts/balances revenues, prepares bank deposits, and transports to bank; counts daily cash drawers; produces individual statements; secures facilities by opening/closing gates and activating alarm system; replaces trash bags in bins; cleans, greases, and maintains bins and compactors; picks up and disposes of trash/debris.
Assists with traffic control at construction/work sites; flags traffic through/around work sites; sets up safety cones, barricades, barrels, and road/warning signs; assists other equipment operators in maneuvering equipment within work sites.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing or cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Assists in monitoring inventory levels of equipment, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, fuel logs, vehicle/equipment maintenance reports, equipment repair requests, mowing reports, chipper reports, statements, timesheets, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, rock/asphalt weigh tickets, road maps, right-of-way manuals, equipment operation manuals, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Additional Functions
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes heavy equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be able to obtain and maintain valid Department of Transportation Flagging Certification within 6 months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
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Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?
Do you have at least three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes heavy equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment?
Is your GA license a CDL?
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm
$49,292.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03325
Department
Roads & Bridges Department
Opening Date
04/23/2025
Closing Date
5/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
The purpose of this classification is to operate/drive heavy equipment and perform manual work associated with projects within an assigned County department, which may involve road/bridge construction/maintenance, roadside maintenance, solid waste operations, or other projects/activities. May be required to wear a duty pager and be on-call for emergency situations throughout the county.
Job Summary
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Assists in providing direction, training, and assistance to employees or community service workers; coordinates daily work activities; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations.
Drives/operates a variety of heavy equipment or large vehicles, drives/operates a variety of larger vehicles or equipment with specialized functions involving driving/maneuvering in and around confined spaces or involving operation of moderately complex mechanisms to perform work tasks; drives/operates a variety of light/medium equipment involving routine operation to drive from point to point or involving use of basic/simple maneuvering mechanisms to perform work tasks.
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools as necessary to complete essential functions, which may include a utility truck, single-axle dump truck, tandem dump truck, backhoe, track loader, skid loader, rubber tire loader, roll-off loader, steel wheel roller, traffic roller, thumper packer, motor grader, power broom/sweeper, bobcat, boom truck, side arm cutter, pothole patching machine, tar kettle, tar distributor truck, snow plow, cement mixer, compactor, generator, air compressor, water pump, fuel truck, tractor, bushhog, mower, chain saw, asphalt saw, jackhammer, axe, sling blade, hydro-seeder, chipper, blower, shovel, rake, post hole digger, mechanic tools, concrete finishing tools, hand tools, computerized scale system, or two-way radio.
Hauls, transports, loads, and/or unloads various equipment and materials associated with department projects.
Performs various tasks associated with construction/maintenance of roads and bridges; maintains roads, road shoulders, and ditches; installs side drains, cross drains, and creek pipes; prepares asphalt roads for deep patch work and resurfacing; scrapes dirt roads; grades new/existing roads; repairs/patches potholes; sprays/applies tar; rolls/packs road surfaces and compacts asphalt/materials; sweeps debris from roads; applies cold mix to asphalt; spreads gravel; shovels, loops, and smooths road materials; builds forms/frames for concrete structures; mixes, pours, shovels, levels, and finishes concrete; cuts/busts and removes cement/asphalt; measures grade; lays center lines and tapes.
Performs various tasks associated with roadside maintenance or grounds maintenance; cleans out ditches, drains, and pipes; mows grass and landscaped areas; cuts/trims trees/shrubbery; removes downed trees from roadways; rakes or sweeps roadways and ground surfaces; loads seed into machinery; spreads salt, sand, seed, hay, or other materials onto ground surfaces; constructs fences; erects mailboxes; removes dead animals or other debris from roadways; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials.
Performs various tasks associated with solid waste, recycling, or landfill projects/activities; coordinates/schedules trailer pickups; loads recyclable metals and debris into trailers; haul/transports dumpsters of recyclable materials or waste to collection centers; rearranges recyclable materials in bins to provide more space; monitors leach tanks; maintains monitoring wells; weighs incoming/outgoing trucks using computerized scale system; informs the public of dumping policies; collects payments for materials brought into landfill; counts/balances revenues, prepares bank deposits, and transports to bank; counts daily cash drawers; produces individual statements; secures facilities by opening/closing gates and activating alarm system; replaces trash bags in bins; cleans, greases, and maintains bins and compactors; picks up and disposes of trash/debris.
Assists with traffic control at construction/work sites; flags traffic through/around work sites; sets up safety cones, barricades, barrels, and road/warning signs; assists other equipment operators in maneuvering equipment within work sites.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing or cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Assists in monitoring inventory levels of equipment, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, fuel logs, vehicle/equipment maintenance reports, equipment repair requests, mowing reports, chipper reports, statements, timesheets, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, rock/asphalt weigh tickets, road maps, right-of-way manuals, equipment operation manuals, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Additional Functions
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes heavy equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be able to obtain and maintain valid Department of Transportation Flagging Certification within 6 months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
- Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
- Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
- Base $1,000 Plan
- Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes heavy equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment?
- Yes
- No
Is your GA license a CDL?
- Yes
- No
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm
Salary : $49,292
