Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Town of Chatham in Georgia
Town of Chatham, Georgia, VT, United States
Overview
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The Town of Chatham is currently accepting applications for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator in the Department of Public Works Highway Division. Under general direction of the DPW Director and direct supervision of the Highway Division Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs all functions within the Highway Division, including, but not limited to, skilled and unskilled labor, operation of heavy machinery, work related to installation and maintenance of drainage systems, resurfacing roads and sidewalks, maintaining roadside visibility and signage, street cleaning and re-landscaping after construction projects. This position participates in snow removal; plowing and sanding as assigned. Callbacks and overtime for weather-related and state of emergency operations are mandatory. Duties require frequent and extended periods of outside work, subject to all weather conditions and extremes. Physical requirements include continuous walking, standing, climbing and regular and sustained periods of physical exertion. Must be able to lift 100lbs.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery as part of the Highway Division.
- Installation and maintenance of drainage systems; resurfacing roads and sidewalks.
- Maintain roadside visibility and signage; street cleaning; re-landscaping after construction projects.
- Participate in snow removal; plowing and sanding as assigned.
- Callbacks and overtime for weather-related and state of emergency operations are mandatory.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions; physical requirements include continuous walking, standing, climbing and regular and sustained periods of physical exertion; must be able to lift 100 lbs.
Qualifications
- Seniority level: Entry level.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing.
- Industries: Government Administration.