EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA
Classification Specification

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (4213)
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate heavy trucks, tractors, and other medium-sized equipment
to complete tasks associated with roads projects or sanitation activities as assigned. Incumbents in this classification
operate equipment with mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate requiring more dexterity and finesse
or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined spaces.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.

Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, repair and construction of
County roadways, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure projects or sanitations activities as assigned: drives vehicle
over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other County property; maneuvers in
and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines;
and monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment,
and the public.

Drives roll-off container truck to haul materials to and from work sites: maneuvers and positions vehicle to allow for
proper alignment of containers to be placed or retrieved; connects container to truck and operates winch, checking
for proper load distribution and support for the vehicle; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or
loss of load during transport; and dumps material at appropriate location.

Operates street sweeper, skid steer, bobcat, backhoe-mounted loader, motor grader, milling machine, grad-all or
other equipment; cleans roads and streets; clears land or debris; loads and/or moves gravel, dirt, and sand; clears
and grades roads; removes trees; controls placement of equipment; and determines optimum approach to each
scenario.

Operates tractors with articulated boom mowing system to mow rights-of-way, other County property along steep
slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas inaccessible to most mowing apparatuses; scouts path for and removes
rocks, debris, and other obstacles that may cause damage to the equipment, property, or the public; determines
proper settings and adjusts boom for proper angle, height and trajectory; and maneuvers and monitors boom mower

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for optimal operation.

Drives knuckle-boom truck to collect trash, limbs, and other debris: positions vehicle alongside targeted debris;
operates truck- or trailer-mounted knuckle-boom arm to pick up debris and load it into the truck; secures all doors,
gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; transports loads to the landfill; and dumps
material at appropriate location.

Operates compactor: flattens and compresses trash; measures and distributes slopes; moves compacted trash to
appropriate location; and covers trash piles with dirt.

Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light
maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicle bed upon completion of
assignments; notifies supervisor of need maintenance or repairs; and secures vehicle after use.

Performs manual labor in support of assigned projects: collects, lifts, moves, loads, transports and unloads materials,
equipment, tools, and supplies to and from worksite; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power
equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; removes
trees; buries deceased animals; and removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other County
property.

Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work
environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and
equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places
markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports
any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate
work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience in operating light to heavy
equipment.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential
functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary
to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a

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prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional
characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-
established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control
the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May
include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a
variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work,
typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and
that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50
pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds,
taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes,
hazardous materials, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or
rude/irate customers.

Emergency Position: This position requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some
examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined
by the manager.

Newton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective
and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.