Heavy Equipment Operator
Company: DeKalb County
Location: Auburn
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Salary Range: $37,830 - $58,638
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to operate track or
rubber-tired construction equipment with specialized functions
related to maintenance, construction, and operational activities
where the operation of complex mechanisms requires the highest
degree of skill, dexterity, and finesse, and where work is
performed to exacting tolerances.
Essential Functions:
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.
Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving
digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, and
performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to
construction and maintenance of County roads, grounds, property,
utilities, right-of-ways, and other infrastructure; equipment is
primarily driven and operated on-site, but does require some
driving over public roads; maneuvers in and around traffic, crew
workers, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all
traffic laws and safety guidelines; and monitors immediate
environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other
workers, the equipment, and the public.
Operates excavator, track hoe, and backhoe to perform skilled
digging and trenching for maintenance, upkeep, and construction
projects for public utilities and other infrastructure, where
exacting tolerances and specification are required; and controls
placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each
digging scenario in order to minimize destruction of property and
avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines.
Operates a track or rubber-tired loader with large volume and
weight capacities to load materials into trucks or move them over
short distances; positions equipment and controls height, angle,
and position of scoop for optimum delivery of payload; and controls
amount and weight of materials being lifted to avoid exceeding
equipment capacity. Operates and maintains diesel powered E-Z-Pack
hydraulic unloading mechanisms.
Operates motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment
to set gradients for large construction and maintenance projects
such as roads, landscaping, embankments, and other projects
requiring exacting specifications related to slope, angle, and
pitch; determines appropriate settings and adjusts blades for
height, angle, and pitch to achieve desired outcome; and maneuvers
equipment and operates mechanisms to skillfully set gradient,
smooth surfaces, and spread materials.
Operates grappler, bulldozer, scraper, compactor, and off road
trucks to move earth, gravel, sand, and other materials for large
construction and maintenance projects and landfill operations; and
operates mechanisms to establish rough grades or to smooth and
compact surfaces in preparation for pavement, construction, or
other work.
Drives large tractor-trailer rigs and low-boys to transport solid
waste between transfer stations and the landfill or to move
construction equipment to and from job sites; positions vehicle to
allow for the most efficient and effective loading or unloading of
equipment and materials; and secures all doors, gates, and
fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load.
Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior
to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on
equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling
lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon
completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.
Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used
in projects.
Utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work
environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals;
monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to
identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions;
flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones
around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling
public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual
situations.
Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation,
including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray
records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other
documents; and reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains
as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the
public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work
activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve
problems; and communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED preferred; three years of experience in
the operation of heavy construction equipment, two years of which
must have been in the operation of off-road equipment or a related
field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and
abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and
maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. May require a Class A or
Class B Commercial Driver's License depending on assignment.
Preferred Qualifications by Department:
The following experience is preferred for Sanitation Tractor
Trailer Operator vacancies:
* Two years' experience in the operation of tractor-trailer trucks
required or one year as a Sanitation Tractor Trailer Operator
Trainee.
* Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Class A Driver's
License.
The following experience is preferred for Sanitation Landfill
Equipment Operator vacancies:
* Three years' experience in the operator of heavy equipment such
as dozer, excavator, landfill compactor, and off road trucks.
* Does not require valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License,
minimum requirement is Class C.
The following experience is preferred for Roads & Drainage
vacancies:
* Must have experience operating a Low Boy.
The following experience is preferred for Watershed Management
vacancies:
* Must be able to operate a mini excavator, large excavator, track
loader, front end loader, and a backhoe efficiently.
* Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Class A Driver's
License.
The following experience is preferred for Recreation, Parks, and
Cultural Affairs vacancies:
* Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Class A Driver's
License.
* Must be able to trailer and haul backhoe, mini excavator, and
bobcat.
* Must possess experience in the last 3 years operating a backhoe,
mini excavator, and bobcat.
Keywords: DeKalb County, Fort Wayne , Heavy Equipment Operator , Other , Auburn, Indiana
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