Hybrid Equipment Operator I at Chatham County Government, GA

About the Department

If you have experience operating lightweight equipment for maintenance, construction, or sanitation purposes, consider applying for the Equipment Operator I position with Chatham County Parks and Recreation. With opportunities to operate a variety of equipment and contribute to the upkeep of parks and recreational facilities, this role offers a dynamic environment for those with a knack for machinery. 

Position Duties

Under general supervision, you

• Perform apprentice-level work in the operation of lightweight maintenance and repair equipment. 
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on light equipment. 
• Ensure equipment is serviced with gas, oil, water, and lubricants and perform major and minor repairs. 
• Operate various equipment, including crew trucks, mowing tractors, bush hogs, zero-turn mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, sprayers, jackhammers, striper machines, and other similar equipment and vehicles. 
• Perform or assist with manual work to maintain parks and recreational facilities. 
• May haul medium weight loads of brush, refuse, sand, crushed stone, cement, and asphaltic mix. 
• Secure equipment in the appropriate place(s) following usage and ensure that equipment is returned clean. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   
   

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and 
• At least six (6) months of work experience in the operation of lightweight trucks or related automotive equipment; or 
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Must provide and wear approved steel toe protective footwear during regular working hours. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.