Loader Operator Jobs in Albany, GA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $32,240.00 Annually
Location : Albany, GA
Job Type: FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED
Job Number: 2026-18
Department: Dougherty County Public Works
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Description
The Dougherty County Public Works department is hiring on a continuous for a Heavy Equipment Operator I. The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment and trucks necessary for maintenance of grounds, buildings, and roads. Responsible for operating backhoes and bulldozers, loading and packing dirt, operating drag-line crane, clearing land, and constructing roads.
This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Essential Tasks
• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, earthmovers, dump trucks, motor graders, dragline cranes, front-end loaders and/or tractors.
• Clears and prepares landscapes for forging of manholes, building new roads, pipe laying, and other construction projects.
• Constructs roads with crewmembers by cutting slopes, pulling ditches, laying blue top on road, clipping shoulders, and maintaining right-of-way.
• Mows of rights-of-way, canals and ditches.
• Loads and packs dirt and other heavy materials.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance and repair on equipment as necessary, and/or prepares machines for major servicing; may be responsible for repairing and maintaining crane equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualification
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Supplemental Information
: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
o Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
o Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
o Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
Special Certifications And Licenses:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER'S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Supplemental Information:
Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R
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Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:
* Life
* Health
* Dental
* Vision
* Long-term Disability
* Retirement
* Paid Holidays
* Annual Leave
* Sick Leave
* Deferred Compensation
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Do you have high school diploma or GED equivalent?

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Do you have one (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience?

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• No

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You understand that your application is considered INCOMPLETE until you submit a copy of a High School Diploma/GED (or Official Transcripts) or College Degree (or Official College Transcripts) from an accredited institution? Please attach your Education Credentials to your online application or submit in person, via standard mail, or Fax to:Dougherty County Human ResourcesGovernment Center222 Pine Avenue, Suite 340Albany, GA 31701Phone: 229-431-2122Fax: 229-434-2662

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