Equipment Operator III - G121 Forestry and Beautification - Night Shift - Columbus Consolidated Government

THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION, HOURS OF OPERATION ARE 7:00 PM UNTIL 6:30 AM.

This position is responsible for the operation of trucks and related heavy equipment in the operation, maintenance of and or grounds, roads, right of ways, and infrastructure. Responsible for operating complex and specialized heavy equipment, inspecting and maintaining equipment, and performing related work as assigned.

• Cuts fallen trees; mows grass; cleans curbs and drainage ditches; trims hedges; picks up litter; cleans fountains.
• Stocks and issues supplies to crews; maintains an inventory of all motorized equipment.
• Transports equipment to work sites and the repair shop.
• Assists with traffic control at work sites; places signs; flags traffic.
• Ensures that crews have the appropriate supplies and materials.
• Operates dump trucks, street sweepers, tractors, front end loaders, back hoes, stump grinders, quick cuts, grab alls, bucket trucks, flatbed trucks, chainsaws, and chippers.
• Patrols city streets to identify eyesores on city property.
• Prepares reports on accidents and injuries.
• Assists in supervising inmates; transports injured employees.
• Performs inspections of equipment and vehicles.
• Assists other departments in removing trees and spreading mulch and pine straw.
• Responds to customer complaints and questions.
• Serves on the safety committee; serves as the safety manager for the department; trains other department employees for CDL.
• Responds to 911 pages.
• Supervises community service workers.
• Prepares work orders, daily work sheets, and accident reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.