Job description
Here at the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Building Inspectors keep our Citizens safe. Our Public Works Staff keep our City clean and help to maintain, build, and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our Engineers help to keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating, and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you’re seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
Close Date: Open Until Filled
General Description and Classification Standards Operates light, medium and heavy trucks and construction equipment for an assigned department. Duties include, but are not limited to: transportation, loading and unloading of equipment, equipment operation, basic inspection and maintenance, and maintaining equipment logbooks as required. This is a beginning level job and incumbents drive or operate vehicles and equipment that are less complex or in conditions that do not typically require exceptional levels of skill or judgment. Supervision Received Position operates under close supervision and may be under direct supervision as they are developing skills on or being certified to operate new equipment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Operates dump truck daily, traveling to and from job sites in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life. Operates construction or maintenance equipment which may include bobcats, front-end loaders, forklifts, etc. in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life. Maintains and secures all departmental vehicles and equipment which may include cleaning, performing minor repairs and/or reporting damages to supervision, locking vehicles, etc. May haul various materials, such as: pipes, rocks, sand, gravel, stone, trash, etc. Prepares daily records equipment mileage, hours of operation, maintenance issues; performs vehicle check list which include duties such as checking oil, tires, and fluid levels of vehicle.
Decision Making Generally follows work or project direction from a supervisor; may make decisions as to work methods or sequences within skill level.
Leadership Provided None; may oversee temporary or contract workers, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of safe operating procedures for the various equipment assigned. Skill in operating vehicles and heavy equipment. Required to make independent judgments in absence of supervision. Must be physically able to operate a variety of related machines at level requirements for active work.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience High school diploma (HSD) or general equivalency degree (GED) required. 1 year of experience in the operation of light to medium-sized commercial vehicles or construction/maintenance equipment.
Preferred Education & Experience High school diploma (HSD) or general equivalency degree (GED) required and 2 years of experience in the operation of light to medium-sized commercial vehicles.
Licensures and Certifications Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
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