Heavy Equipment Operator
full-time•Midway
About this role
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Heavy Equipment Operator within the Road Department. This position is responsible for maintaining county roads in compliance with county standards.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Operates various heavy equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, installation, and construction of county-maintained roads, bridges, rights-of-way and other infrastructure.
- Operates non-CDL equipment and assists with equipment transport.
- Conducts routine inspections and performs basic service and repairs to maintain vehicle functionality and ensure safety. Reports the need for larger repairs to supervisor.
- Acts as a flagger to direct traffic around worksite.
- Responds to infrastructure emergencies, including blocked roadways and weather-related damage, during off-hours as needed.
- Completes required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation as requested.
- Commits to the overall safety of the work environment by always taking extra precautions to work with the utmost care.
- Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Basic mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment function and maintenance.
- Knowledge of general road repair.
- Knowledge of tie down procedures.
- Knowledge of department safety procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
- The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects (up to 75 pounds), climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed in a noisy place or outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease and machinery with moving parts. Work requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- More than two (2) years of related experience required.
- Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
WORK SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS
This position typically works Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The Liberty County Public Works Complex is located in Midway, Georgia.
Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:
- 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
- Free term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & wellness program
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office at (912) 391-1247 or [email protected].
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What you'll do
- The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for maintaining county roads and infrastructure by operating various heavy equipment. This includes conducting inspections, performing basic repairs, and responding to emergencies as needed.
About Liberty County Board of Commissioners
Here, residents can swim in the ocean and cast shrimp nets in the marshes. Families can hike or bike coastal trails to wind down and disconnect. Yet Liberty County, a mecca for manufacturers and businesses, is connected to the globe by a network of interstates, rails, air and sea ports.
In Liberty County, tidal creeks that carried the canoes of Indians curl quietly through untouched marsh. Our tourist trade is increasing as city-weary travelers exit interstates to let tranquility lap gently at their feet. Our school children race around the globe on web-wired computers and when the bell rings, they race their bicycles home through quiet neighborhoods.
Highly trained engineers, who spend the week manufacturing parts that keep our high-tech world spinning, spend Saturday mornings engineering the perfect golf swing. U.S. Army soldiers, proudly wearing the uniform of freedom, walk the busy business districts of Liberty County, home centuries ago of two signers of the Declaration of Independence. Liberty County is a fascinating portrait of the old South and the new, of comforting tradition and of well-planned cutting-edge progress.
Our visionary leaders preserved what is best about our historic, coastal community, while carefully managing incredible growth and preparing for this new century with futuristic schools, technology and infrastructures. Welcome to Liberty County! We are sure you will love it as much as we do!
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