Equipment Operator II (DOT)



Job Details

Equipment Operator II (DOT)
Employer

Henry County

Salary

$14.10 Hourly

Location

533 Hampton Road McDonough, GA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

0409

Department

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

11/16/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

The work of this position involves the operation of moderately heavy equipment such as a tandem axle dump truck, a paving roller, backhoe or other moderately complex equipment on a paving or construction crew.  The incumbent often uses discretionary judgment in determining proper work methods, materials and tools necessary to perform assigned duties.  

Examples of Duties

Operates a variety of moderately heavy equipment such as a rubber tire roller, vibratory roller, bull dozer, front-end loader or backhoe; performs semi-skilled labor work such as asphalt looping, concrete or asphalt finishing work; drives a tandem axle dump truck on a regular basis to deliver paving and road maintenance materials to all department crews; loads asphalt and gravel at asphalt plants and signs invoices for all purchases; inspects dirt roads, flooded areas and other sites to determine necessary type and amount of gravel needed; coordinates with foreman on scheduling assigned truck for maintenance and repair work; serves as flagger on assigned projects and performs general laborer work such as shoveling materials, building bridges, storm drains or culverts; operates an air compressor, jack hammer and other power tools; performs daily servicing of assigned vehicles or equipment such as cleaning and checking fluid levels; performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School  or GED equivalent.

Two (2) years of experience in light grading, setting forms, and finishing concrete.

Possession of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities/ Supplemental Information

Knowledge of road maintenance and construction procedures and work methods of the Department; knowledge of the operation and servicing techniques of public works equipment; skill in the operation and application of hand and power tools; skill in performing heavy manual labor; skill in interpreting detailed instructions and carrying them out with minimal instruction; skill in safely and proficiently driving and operating assigned equipment and vehicles.


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?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have two years of experience as an Equipment Operator I or similar position that performs light grading, setting forms and finishing concrete?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Briefly explain how your experience, education or training relates to this position.

* Required Question

Employer
Henry County
Address
140 Henry Parkway

McDonough, Georgia, 30253
Phone
770-288-6000

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