City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Equipment Operator

Building TradesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMarietta, GA, USA$17 - $21.43 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Must have a Georgia Class A commercial driver's license at the time of hire, with seven years of satisfactory driving history and no driving under the influence convictions in the last five years.
A minimum of two years of experience operating backhoes, front-end loaders, tractors, jackhammers, asphalt wagons, tampers, and other related equipment is preferred.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment street repair equipment test on backhoes, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment.
Knowledge and skill in laying brick and pouring concrete are preferred.
Knowledge of basic carpentry skills is preferred.
Successful candidates are required to submit to a drug screen and background inquiry.

Responsibilities

Operate construction equipment, including a dump truck, boom truck, street sweeper, bus hog, front-end loader, and backhoe, to repair and construct city streets, drains, and sidewalks.
Build forms and pour concrete for curbs, gutters, drains, and sidewalks.
Dig ditches with a tractor and lay drainage pipe; lay brick or blocks in drain systems; build head walls.
Repair streets by removing broken asphalt and filling the area with new asphalt.
Operate a jackhammer, tamper, air compressors, and other gas-powered equipment.
Cut grass and weeds and pick up trash on public right-of-way.
Clean out storm drains, grates, and gutters.
Check drainage pipes for overflow during rainstorms.
Replace or repair state highway catch basin lids.
Clean equipment, perform maintenance inspections, and complete maintenance report forms as required.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED.
A minimum of two years of experience in the operation of backhoes, front-end loaders, tractors, jackhammers, asphalt wagons, tampers, and other related equipment.
Knowledge and skill in laying brick and pouring concrete.
Knowledge of basic carpentry skills.

Rate of Pay: $18.80 - $21.43
Status: Open until Filled

This is a journey level position in the Street Division of the Public Works Department that reports directly to the Streets Supervisor. This position is responsible for the operation heavy equipment in the repair of streets, sidewalks, drains and gutters, and street sweepers

Operates construction equipment including a dump truck, boom truck, and street sweeper, bus hog, front-end loader and backhoe in the repair and construction of city streets, drains and sidewalks.
Builds forms and pours concrete for curbs, gutters, drains, and sidewalks.
Digs ditch with tractor and lays drainage pipe; lays brick or blocks in drain systems; builds head walls.
Repair streets including removing broken asphalt and filling with new asphalt.
Operate jackhammer, tamp, air compressors, and other gas-powered equipment.
Cut grass and weeds and pick up trash on public right-of-way.
Clean out storm drains, grates, and gutters.
Check drainage pipes for overflow during rainstorms.
Replaces or repairs state highway catch basin lids.
Cleans equipment and performs maintenance inspections; completes maintenance report forms as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.
Must have a Georgia Class A CDL at time of hire to include seven years of satisfactory driving history and no DUIs in the last 5 years.
A minimum of two years of experience in the operation of backhoes, front-end loaders, tractors, jackhammers, asphalt wagons, tamps, and other related equipment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment street repair equipment test on backhoes, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment.
Knowledge and skill in laying brick and pouring concrete.
Knowledge of basic carpentry skills.

Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.

About the Company

City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Marietta provides local government services to residents and businesses, including utilities (Marietta Power & Water), sanitation, road maintenance, parks, public safety, and planning and economic development. Services are delivered through city departments overseen by a City Manager under a Mayor-Council-Manager form of government. It differentiates itself through integrated service delivery, a clear governance structure, and active economic development programs that support both large employers and small businesses. Its goal is to provide reliable services, maintain infrastructure, ensure public safety, preserve the community’s character, and foster local economic growth.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Marietta, GA
Founded: 1834

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