Heavy Equipment Operator - Macon-Bibb County, GA : Job Details

Salary : $39,748.80 AnnuallyLocation : Macon, GAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 202400158Department: Solid WasteDivision: LandfillOpening Date: 09/05/2024Closing Date: ContinuousSummaryThe Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the operation of special motorized equipment in the collection of garbage, yard waste, and bulk waste from commercial and residential properties. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operates equipment such as rear-loader garbage truck.
• Operates equipment such as knuckle boom loader.
• Operates equipment such as roll-off truck.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Adds necessary fluids for the performance of the equipment being operated.
• Trains other employees in the operation of equipment in efficient manner.
• Reports mechanical problems with equipment to the supervisor.
• Performs walk around inspections as required for CDL drivers to check tires, lights, and look for leaks.
• Collects materials along a predetermined route daily.
• Picks up rubbish, brush, limbs and leaves by hand or with hand tools.
• Picks up trash, stove, refrigerators and other goods to be deposited at the landfill.
• Cleans around trash can areas and containers.

Education, Training and ExperienceMINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Heavy Equipment Operator should possess at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least three (3) years' experience in operating heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:The Heavy Equipment Operator must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of the operation and care of such heavy-duty equipment such as rear loader garbage truck, knuckle boom loader, & roll-off truck.
• Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately written and oral instructions.
• Skill in the safe operation, servicing, and inspection of specialized heavy equipment.
• Skill in the operation of equipment utilizing hydraulic controls.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with members of the general public.
• Ability to collect all materials on the routes assigned.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to effectively communicate information to superiors, coworkers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner in order to give or exchange information, resolve problems and/or provide service. In addition, this position requires extensive contact with other employees and the general public. REASONING ABILITY:Ability to interpret and understand a variety of forms, reports, manuals, regulations, and other means of instruction and guidance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires light-to-medium demands with intermittent bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent occasionally works in outside weather conditions; works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Aspects of the incumbent's working conditions may include the following:

Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust, machinery with moving parts, inclement weather.

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