Equipment Operator RD / 07-11-13
Road

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy and light equipment as a member of a crew that
specializes in right-of-way mowing, laying asphalt, grading operations, drainage construction / maintenance or
other public works crew operation involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads and public
properties. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Equipment Operator 1”, “Equipment Operator 2”, or
“Equipment Operator 3.”

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Flags Traffic
2. Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices
3. Maintains assigned equipment and tools
4. Equipment Operator 1 - involves operating pickup trucks and various equipment including but not limited to

the following: pavement roller, skid steer, and power broom, hay blower, weed eaters, hydro seeder, soil and
road base rollers, mowers, tractors with various implements, skid steer, power broom, forklift, boom mowers,
side mowers, batwing mowers, and bush hogs.

5. Equipment Operator 2 - involves operating pickup trucks and various equipment including but not limited to
the following: asphalt paving machine, asphalt pavement rollers, paving machine screws, single and tandem
axle dump trucks, rubber-tire backhoe, rubber-tire loader, vactron, mini excavators, paddle-pan.

6. Equipment Operator 3 - involves operating pickup trucks and various equipment including but not limited to
the following: tack truck, lowboy, bull dozers, large excavators, motor graders, and Gradall.

7. Significant use of hand tools, such as pavement saw, shovel and asphalt lutes.
8. Ensures work is completed according to approved standards, and guidelines.
9. Experienced and skilled in the methods of patching asphalt roadways.
10. Assists with the installation of storm drainpipes and culverts.
11. Assists in the construction, repair, and maintenance of road signs.
12. Ensures work is completed according to all County standards, blueprints, and division guidelines.
13. Determines and establishes elevations and grades.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of road construction, repair, and maintenance.
2. Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards as it applies to work zone safety.
3. Skill in the operation of heavy and light equipment and hand tools.
4. Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
5. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to understand, follow and transmit instructions.
6. Knowledge of procedures, techniques, equipment, materials, and supplies used in asphalt paving and

maintenance work.
7. Knowledge of procedures, techniques, equipment, materials, and supplies used in road maintenance and

road construction.
8. Knowledge of drainage principles, procedures used in the installation and maintenance of drainage

structures.
9. Read and interpret construction staking.
10. Skilled in the use of construction levels and determining slope and elevations.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Crew Leader assigns work in terms of general instructions and spot-checks completed work for compliance
with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

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GUIDELINES

Guidelines include county policies and procedures, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, OSHA
regulations, and Georgia Department of Transportation construction standards. These guidelines are generally
clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

county’s roadways. Success in this position provides safe and well-maintained roads for county residents and
visitors.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers and members of the public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; resolve problems; provide services; and motivate and

influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.

• The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position may provide temporary supervision over Seasonal Workers, Road Maintenance Workers,
Equipment Operator I and/or Equipment Operator 2.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

QUALIFICATIONS, and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in compliance with County Safety and
Loss Control Guidelines. Completion of the Fayette County Defensive Driving Course and/or Emergency
Vehicle Operation Certification within twelve (12) months of employment. Erosion Control “White Card” or
“Blue Card.” and Traffic Flagging Certification

ADA COMPLIANCE

• Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable

HIPAA COMPLIANCE

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the

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influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the workplace or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license, and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 3 ONLY

• Possession of a valid Class A CDL driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.