Backhoe Loader Operator Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

The individual in this position will use and maintain a variety of equipment that requires a Class "A" CDL license for the extra heavy-duty nature of the jobs that will be performed for construction and maintenance activities associated with City properties, streets, right of ways, storm water systems, water and waste-water systems, and/or landscape and concrete operations. Essential duties include: Operates a variety of standard heavy equipment including, but not limited to: vehicles, aerial and boom slope mowers, articulating bucket lifts, clam and bucket trucks, trencher, dump trucks, articulated loader, rubber tire tractor/loader, trailer, bulldozer, backhoe loader, mini-excavators, highway truck, street-sweeper, asphalt roller, sewer vacuum truck, and skid steer loader. Performs pre-trip and daily inspections to assigned equipment or vehicle; checks brakes, lights, belts, hoses, fluid levels, air pressure, etc., reports equipment or vehicle service, maintenance, or repair needs to immediate supervisor

Records inspections and routine service log. Performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment in good clean working condition including, but not limited to: greasing, maintaining fluid levels, changing blades, tires, oil, filters, hoses, and nozzles; ensures necessary repairs are made. Loads and hauls gravel, debris, and other materials onto various trucks and haulers to and from job sites.

Performs job site safety procedures to ensure and maintain a safe work space at all times. Assists with maintenance of safety equipment (i.e., atmospheric gas detector calibrations, maintenance/repair of fall arrest equipment, maintenance/repair of forced ventilation blowers.) Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment, fuels as needed; assists in cleaning vehicles and other equipment. Performs job site safety procedures to set up and maintain safe work space at all times

Performs related job duties as assigned. Performs job duties of the Equipment Operator, Class B CDL as warranted. Minimum hourly rate of pay $20.10 including competitive benefits package and generous pension plan

Additional Department Specific Duties include: Street: Forms and finishes concrete. Lays asphalt. Plants trees, grass, shrubs and flowers in landscaped areas.

Blows leaves from sidewalks, parking lots and sidewalks. Trims and removes limbs and debris. Empties trash containers and picks up trash.

Applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Clears ditches along roadways. Trims, prunes and removes trees.

Installs and performs maintenance on sidewalks. Pulls ditches, and cuts or removes debris. May temporarily function as a Crew-leader as warranted.

Stormwater: Uses mini excavators, skid steers, backhoes, rubber tire loaders, dozers, loaders, farm tractors, and boom slope mowers for maintenance and construction of the stormwater system. Cleans storm drains and catch basins. Weed eats ditches and retention ponds.

Installs and repairs drain pipes. Repairs and replaces damaged storm drain lines and surrounding areas including removal and replacement of fences, landscaping, etc., Pours and finishes concrete. Clears blockages in stormwater conveyances

May temporarily function as job supervisor as warranted. Solid Waste/Collections: Operates either a side-loading automated truck, rear-loader, roll-off, or front-loading truck along a pre-determined route to collect residential or commercial refuse. Takes waste to landfill or transfer station and deposits materials accordingly.

Operates a two-way radio Assists with training new drivers. Collects refuse at the back of houses for mobility impaired and paid-for customers. Inspects dumpsters for unacceptable solid waste.

Solid Waste/Transfer Station: Operates a rubber tire loader to load trailers with solid waste. Operates a tractor-trailer to transport solid waste to landfill; unloads waste, cleans trailer, and returns to transfer station. Maintains transfer station building and grounds; picks up litter; cleans break room and office area.

Operates a computerized truck scale. Removes recyclable items from solid waste before loading. Collects fees and issues receipts.

Water Distribution/Wastewater Collections: Repairs water leaks in main lines and sewer lines which require the ability to locate the issue. Flushes water lines and fire hydrants; checks water pressure. Installs water meters.

Changes cut-offs. Assists with excavation projects. Leads the crew and participates in the repair of excavation sites.