Equipment Operator I - Facilities

Job Summary

Work is performed for the Facilities & General Services Department and involves the performance of semiskilled work in the operation of equipment and in the performance of manual work associated with the maintenance of county buildings and grounds, rights-of-ways, roads, ditches, and other county properties and infrastructure.

• Operates listed equipment to perform duties to include but not limited to cutting grass
• Operates a trash compactor truck, picking up trash and emptying trash receptacles in various parks and at county facilities.

• Operates street sweeper, skid steer, tractor, mowing, small garbage truck, and other construction and maintenance equipment.
• Operates small equipment including but not limited to weed eater, edger, chain saw, pole saw, hedge trimmer and blower. (Assigned inmates, when available, will perform these duties. If inmates are not available then employee is responsible for performing these duties.)
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment as specified by the equipment manufacturer or as directed by the supervisor that includes but not limited to daily checks on engine oil, transmission fluid, filters and coolant fluid as well as other maintenance to include but not limited to oil changes, filter replacement, changing blade and replacing belts and greasing. (Assigned inmates, when available, will assist in the performance of these duties. If inmates are not available then employee is responsible for performing these duties.)
• Supervises assigned laborers or inmates in the course of daily operations to ensure work assigned is performed.
• Other facilities and general services duties as assigned

• Lawn and turf mowers
• Small hand held equipment such as weed eater, edger, chain saw, pole saw, hedge trimmer and blower tractor
• Dump truck
• Garbage Truck
• Rubber-tire loader or backhoe
• Mini-excavator
• Skid steer / bobcat loader
• Tractor with various attachments

Qualifications and Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License
• Working knowledge of various types of equipment
• Six months on the job training or technical heavy equipment operation training.

• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is mostly performed outdoors operating equipment. Subject to extreme weather conditions. Exposure to fumes from exhaust on equipment. Exposure to high noise levels.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work in generally medium in nature involving sitting, standing, walking, bending, operating equipment, with moderate amounts of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs.

Conditions of Job Offer and Employment

EXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION: As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.