Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Equipment Operator, Specialized  Location City of Griffin   Description The work of this position involves operating various heavy and/or specialized equipment efficiently and safely to maintain City property including roads, rights-of-way, streets, water/drainage systems. Public Works Department Operates track hoe for repairs, replacement, and for moving debris. Operates street sweeper for leaf removal and cleaning operations. Operates track loader for site excavation, clearing operations, and pipe installation. Operates a motor grader used in the maintenance and grading as needed. Operates various aerial mowers, pulls ditches, and cuts or removes debris. Operates articulating bucket lifts and clam/bucket trucks used to prune or remove trees.Performs maintenance on equipment including changing blades, tires, oil, filters, hoses, nozzles, etc. Flags traffic at project sites to ensure a safe work environment. Watershed Management Department/Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operates motor vehicles and sewer television equipment, specifically: jet truck, rod truck, vacuum truck, sewer television truck, video camera, recorder, and related controls and cables used to inspect construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of sewer lines. Examines equipment prior to use; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep video equipment, and related tools in good working condition including greasing, maintaining fluid levels, and cleaning; ensures necessary equipment repairs are made. Inspects existing, repaired, and new sewer lines utilizing sewer television equipment; locates, identifies, and records areas in sewer lines requiring maintenance/repair; uncovers and inspects manholes and manhole covers. Raises manhole ring and covers. Responds to request for service of stopped sewer lines; unstops various sizes of sewer lines; clears and disinfects sewer lines and yards, cleans out debris from manhole inverts. Repairs sewer lines; maintains knowledge of sewer system including location of sewer lines, direction of flow, and use of sewer construction materials. Completes necessary paperwork showing condition of sewer lines at time of inspection; prepares and/or receives various forms, reports, or other documents; forwards as appropriate. Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio, provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel. Cleans and washes sewer service trucks. Watershed Management Department/Stormwater Operates motor vehicle and heavy equipment, specifically: jet vac truck, sewer television equipment, track loader, articulated loader, rubber tire tractor/loader, skid steer loader, various mowers (including remote controlled equipment), and other equipment associated with drainage maintenance and construction. Examines equipment prior to use; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep video equipment, and related tools in good working condition including greasing, maintaining fluid levels, and cleaning; ensures necessary equipment repairs are made. Repairs and replaces damaged storm drain lines and surrounding areas including removal and replacement of fences, landscaping, etc. Flags traffic at project sites to ensure a safe work environment. Solid Waste - Landfill Operates excavator to load debris into a slow speed shredder. Operates slow speed shredder to reduce size of debris coming into the landfill. Must have the experience to operate the excavator while simultaneously operating the slow speed shredder via radio remote. Must have the experience to carefully load the slow speed shredder as to not damaging the machine. Must have the experience to meet production requirements for the slow speed shredder. Will be responsible for the condition and operation of the excavator as well as the slow speed shredder. Examines equipment prior to use; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment in good working condition including greasing, maintaining fluid levels, and cleaning; ensures necessary equipment repairs are made. Related Duties for the respective Department.   Position Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of three years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment, materials, and methods. Current and valid State of Georgia driver’s license. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to road improvement and maintenance. Knowledge of achieving grade, drainage, and proper compaction. Knowledge of pipe installation and repair. Knowledge of equipment capabilities and limits. Knowledge of safety procedures associated with construction sites and common public works functions. Knowledge of traffic hazards and traffic safety principles, practices and procedures. Skill in reading and understanding engineering plans and drawings. Skill in comprehending and following workplace safety rules and regulations. Skill in operating typical site development tools such as level, transit, etc. Skill in operating all heavy equipment. Skill in operating and maintaining specialty equipment and typical site development tools. Skill in communicating effectively with others.                 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   EOE Statement The City of Griffin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment to all people in aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or past or present membership in the Uniformed Services, applicants to the Uniformed Services, any protected concerted activity or any other legally protected status. The City of Griffin is also proud to have the following Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The City of Griffin is committed to a work environment that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Together, we strive to enrich our diversity and promote acceptance of the differences of others. We believe diversity strengthens our workforce and inclusion allows us to grow together. This growth will strengthen our work environment, our government, and our ability to serve our citizens.   Hourly Rate of Pay $18.09 with competitive benefits package including generous pension plan.   About the Organization The City of Griffin recognizes that a quality, comprehensive pay and benefits package is a critical component in retaining skilled and seasoned employees, as well as recruiting new talent when needed. If you are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding place to work and are willing to work hard, we are the place for you! "The City of Griffin shall be a model of excellence in local government: a safe, well planned community with equal opportunity for all." ~ Vision Statement "In partnership with our community, the mission of the City of Griffin is to protect and enhance the quality of life by providing a high level of service in an efficient and responsive manner for all the citizens." ~ Mission Statement   This position is currently accepting applications. 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