Equipment Operator I / Tractor Operator

Columbus, GA

NEEDED: Equipment Operator I / Tractor Operator

LOCATION: COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER 400 4th St, Columbus, GA 31901

HOURS: As Needed/ Event Driven, 7 days a week, Monday-Sunday, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

DRESS CODE: Black or brown shoes and black pants

REQUIREMENTS:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates tractors, stump grinders, dixie choppers, and chain saws.
Waters trees along assigned route. Stakes trees. Prunes freshly planted trees.
Drives a truck with a water wagon attached.
Mows grass. Plants trees.
Assists with 911 calls.
Operates a two-way radio to send and receive messages.
Performs supervisory duties in the absence of the Public Services Supervisor.
Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the layout of the city. Knowledge of practices of tree pruning.
Skills in the operation of tractors, stump grinders, dixie choppers, and chain saws.
Skills in oral and written communication.

Educational and Training Requirements:

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.
Occasionally lifts light objects, frequently lifts heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
Work is typically performed in a stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather.
Requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.