Equipment Operator III (Storm Water)

This position is responsible for operating heavy or complex equipment used in paving, construction or maintenance work such as an asphalt distributor, pothole patcher, pan, motor grader, gradall, or asphalt spreader.  An employee assigned to this classification may work independently, may work as a member of one crew, or may rotate to different crews based on department projects and current workloads.

Operates various pieces of equipment required to install and/or repair storm drain infrastructure, maintain Storm water management facilities and Storm water easements; drives a tractor trailer such as a lowboy in hauling equipment to project work sites;  assists lead operator in explaining work methods and assignments to other crew members; acts in the capacity of Lead Operator in the incumbents absence; responds to emergency calls and assists in determining proper work methods for repairing storm drain infrastructure; performs daily servicing of assigned vehicles or equipment such as cleaning and checking fluid levels; performs duties of a laborer in completing projects and performs related work as required.

Graduation from High School or GED equivalent; two (2) years of experience as an Equipment Operator II or equivalent position; possesses a valid Georgia commercial Class A driver's license; An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge of all work methods and procedures regarding storm drain infrastructure and Storm water management facilities; knowledge of all phases of construction and maintenance projects in road and infrastructure work; knowledge of the operation and servicing of heavy or complex equipment; skill in proficiently operating a variety of heavy, complex and moderately heavy equipment; skill in performing all manual labor tasks on assigned crew; 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.