Equipment Operator III

The Butts County Public Works Department is seeking applicants for an Equipment Operator III.

This position is an Advanced Level position responsible for operating a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment to assist in County Road and infrastructure maintenance activities.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operate graders, excavators, large backhoes, and other heavy equipment for grading, drainage construction, and road building
• Plan and execute digging and loading strategies for difficult terrain or confined spaces
• Provide guidance or informal training to Equipment Operators I and II
• Perform advanced preventive maintenance checks and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues
• Lead or assist in storm and disaster response operations requiring specialized equipment
• Report equipment needs, hazards, or work progress to supervisors
• Operate light-duty trucks, tractors with simple attachments, or small mowers to transport materials and perform routine maintenance tasks
• Operate roll-off trucks, knuckle-boom trucks, bobcats, or backhoe-mounted loaders to haul, load, or move materials
• Perform basic trenching, grading, or digging while avoiding utilities and minimizing property damage
• Mow rights-of-way and ditches using tractors with articulated boom systems
• Collect debris or limbs and transport loads to disposal sites
• Monitor work area safety and assist with directing or flagging traffic
• Respond to emergency events and special assignments
• Operate light-duty trucks, tractors with simple attachments, or small mowers to transport materials and perform routine maintenance tasks
• Assist with setting up work zones, flagging, and traffic control
• Load and unload materials; dig, rake, shovel, or compact surfaces manually
• Perform daily inspections, light maintenance, and cleaning of assigned equipment
• Follow all safety procedures and wear proper protective equipment
• Support storm cleanup and emergency response operations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED preferred
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible equipment operation experience, including heavy equipment
• Valid Georgia CDL with endorsements appropriate for assigned equipment
• Flagging certification
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent, or a combination of education, experience and skills that meet the prerequisites of the position
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License preferred)

Employment is contingent upon a criminal background check and drug screening. Applications may be completed online here.
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