Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Position Title:  Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Classification: Fulltime                                                                            

Department:  Public Works, City of Cartersville

Job Summary:   This position is responsible for operating equipment to construct, maintain and improve streets and drainage systems.

Major Duties:

• Operates heavy equipment such as bulldozer, motor grader, track loader, and gradall to construct, maintain and improve streets and drainage systems.
• Operates equipment such a front-end loader, compact excavator and backhoe.
• Operates a dump truck.
• Operates a lowboy to transport equipment from work sites.
• Hauls various materials such as dirt, sand, gravel, and asphalt to crews, job sites, and work locations.
• Drives and operates specialized street cleaning equipment such as broom trucks and flusher trucks.
• Cleans all catch basins.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools such as a jack hammer and chainsaw.
• Removes leaves from and salts roads as season and weather dictate.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Assists in the installation of storm drainage systems.
• Operates roadside mower, brush truck, and junk truck, as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance such as lubrication and checking air, oil, water and other fluids.
• Clears brush and debris from storm drains.
• Salts roads as needed.
• Patches potholes and utility cuts with asphalt.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of city policies and procedures pertaining to street and drainage system construction, maintenance, and improvement.
• Knowledge of achieving grade, drainage, and proper compaction.
• Skill in operating equipment such as motor grader, bulldozer, dump truck, gradall, rubber tire loader, and backhoe.
• Skill in performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Skill in street and drainage system construction techniques.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid CDL Class A driver's license issued by the State of Georgia

Interested in applying? Please submit a letter of interest, application, and/or resume in PDF format only to Human Resources in person at 1. North Erwin St. Cartersville, GA 30120 or email documents to HR@CityofCartersville.org Please call Human Resources at 770-387-5685 if you have any questions about how to apply.

The City of Cartersville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.