Equipment Operator II (DOT)

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.  

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.

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 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.