Equipment Operator I (DOT)



Job Details

Equipment Operator I (DOT)
Employer

Henry County

Salary

$13.41 Hourly

Location

533 Hampton Road McDonough, GA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

0407

Department

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

11/16/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

This position is responsible for operating a variety of light equipment and vehicles and performing manual labor on a paving, construction or maintenance crew.  Moderately heavy equipment may be driven on an assignment or temporary basis.

 

Examples of Duties

Operates landscape and maintenance equipment such as a tractor with a bush hog or landscape box attachment; drives a small dump truck, pick-up truck, or a flat-bed truck to deliver materials or tools to job sites; operates light construction or maintenance equipment such as a small steel wheel roller or a power broom; performs manual labor work such as shoveling asphalt and dirt, laying pipes, building culverts and bridges; removes trash, limbs and debris from county roads, culverts, creeks, drainage areas; serves as flagger on assigned projects; serves as member of an emergency crew in response to storm damages and other emergencies; performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School or GED Equivalent.

 
One (1) year of experience in performing related work.
 
Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license.
 
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities/ Supplemental Information

Ability to operate and maintain public works equipment; skill in the operation and application of hand and power tools; ability to perform heavy manual labor; skill in driving and operating assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to effectively work as a member of a crew.


It is the policy of Henry County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics or disability.

Annual Leave

Annual Leave (vacation) is earned as follows:

  • 0 months – 5 years: 10 days per year
  • 6 years – 15 years: 15 days per year
  • 16 years – 20 years: 20 days per year
  • 21 years and over: 23 days per year

Sick Leave is earned at the rate of one day per month for a total of 12 days per year.

Employees receive nine paid holidays per year.

Insurance benefits are offered to employees working over 32 hours per week.

New employees are eligible for insurance coverage on the first day of the month following one full month of employment.

Provisions and rates are subject to change.

For more information concerning Henry County Benefits you can visit www.houze.org/henrycounty
 

Blue Cross Dental coverage is provided free to the employee. Employees can enroll spouse and children up to age 26 for $51.28 per month.

Henry County Dental Insurance

 

Health Insurance-Blue Cross Blue Shield and Kaiser

 

Henry County Health Insurance


Life Insurance- The county provides life insurance for each employee. The amount is equal to one year's salary.

 

Henry County Life Insurance



Long-Term Disability- The county provides long-term disability for each employee. The benefit starts after the employee is out of work for six months and continues until age 65.

Henry County Long-Term Disability



Retirement is managed by GEBCorp. Employees are required to contribute a percentage of annual salary for the Defined Benefit Program. Also available is an optional 457b Deferred Compensation Program.

 

Henry County Retirement


Supplemental Insurance


Supplemental Insurance may be purchased and payroll deducted. These include:

  • Additional Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Medical
  • Day Care

Henry County Supplemental Insurance





Henry County Vision

Vision

Henry County offers vision coverage through Blue View Vision Eye Med Network.

  • Single: $6.89 per month
  • Employee + Spouse: $12.06 per month
  • Employee + Children: $13.08 per month
  • Family: $19.85 per month

01
Do you possess a valid Georgia Commercial Drivers License? (Preferred but not required)
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have two (2) years of experience in performing related work in nature?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Henry County
Address
140 Henry Parkway

McDonough, Georgia, 30253
Phone
770-288-6000

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