Equipment Operator III - G121 - Right of Way Maintenance

Equipment Operator III - G121 - Right of Way Maintenance

Salary

$21.78 Hourly

Location

Public Works, 1152 Cusseta Rd, Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000332

Department

Public Works

Division

Right of Way Maintenance

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the rules and precautions related to roadway and equipment safety.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of city radio functions and codes.
• Knowledge of the techniques of tree planting,
• Skill in the operation of dump trucks, street sweepers, tractors, front end loaders, back hoes, stump grinders, quick cuts, grab alls, bucket trucks, flatbed trucks, chainsaws, and chippers.
• Skill in reading maps.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department, which is normally six (6) months but may be altered. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in the cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, grease machinery, with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as mask, goggles, or gloves. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

How many years of experience in this area do you have?

• None
• 0 - 1
• 1 - 3
• 3 - 5
• 5 years or more

03

How many years of management or supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

04

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

06

Please list any work experience you have with supervising, directing, and assigning the work of inmates and probationers or related field.

07

How many years of work experience do you have in precautions related to roadway and equipment safety, operation of dump trucks, street sweepers, tractors, front end loaders, back hoes, stump grinders, quick cuts, grab alls, bucket trucks, flatbed trucks, chainsaws, and chippers.

08

Please list and explain any work experience you have with the rules and precautions related to roadway and equipment safety.

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR