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Equipment Operator in Public Works
Join Our Team as an Equipment Operator in Public Works. Department: Public Works. Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt. We're looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to help keep Thomaston's streets safe, stormwater flowing, and neighborhoods looking their best. If you know your way around a backhoe or dump truck, care about your craft, and want steady work with purpose, this is your opportunity.
What You'll Do:
- Operate equipment like backhoes, loaders, skid steers, sweepers, dump trucks, snowplows, and rollers
- Build, repair, and maintain City infrastructure, streets, drainage systems, and rights-of-way
- Excavate trenches, install and repair pipes, culverts, and storm drains
- Handle grading, hauling, and spreading materials such as gravel, asphalt, and soil
- Keep your equipment in top condition with daily inspections and light maintenance
- Set up safe work zones with proper cones, signs, and traffic control
- Step in during emergencies, storms, flooding, and be part of the rapid-response team
What You Need to Bring:
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction or public works
- Valid Georgia CDL Class B or higher at the time of hire
- Ability to lift 75100 lbs, work outdoors year-round, and handle physically demanding work
Bonus Points For:
- CDL Class A with air-brake or tanker endorsements
- Certifications in flagging, traffic control, CPR/First Aid, confined space, or trench safety
- Experience in street sweeping, leaf collection, or debris removal
- Leadership skills to guide a small crew when needed
Why Work Here:
- Serve your own community and see the impact of your work every day
- Steady hours with overtime opportunities during peak seasons
- Work alongside a skilled, supportive crew that values safety and teamwork
- City benefits package with health, retirement, and paid time off
If you're ready to use your skills to make a difference for Thomaston's residents, apply today and start building a career you can be proud of.