Peach County - Heavy Equipment Operator
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Drives and operates heavy construction equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, right of way, roadway structures, and other Public Works projects. Assigned projects may include repairing, maintaining and constructing roads; painting roadway markings and lane lines; clearing catch basins; installing and repairing driveways and driveway pipes; repairing and maintaining street signs, other markings and right of way structures; and patching potholes.
Operates a variety of heavy motorized equipment and trucks, to include motor graders, back hoes, rollers, varied construction trucks, back hoes, track-hoes, track loaders, bush cutters, rollers, and tractors.
Performs semi-skilled and manual labor to complete assigned road projects; and uses varied hand and power tools such as shovels, chain saws, post drivers, power saws, mechanic’s tools, and rakes.
Picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies; hauls gravel and other materials, and removes work-site and street debris; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive maintenance on tools, equipment and vehicles; and notifies supervisor of needed replacements and repairs.
Flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and follows safety practices and wears protective gear.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years experience operating heavy construction equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Please direct questions regarding this position to michelle-williams@peachcounty.net
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
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