Equipment Operator III

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Job DetailsJob Location: Office of Gilmer County Commissioners - Ellijay, GA 30540Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $22.16 - $22.16 HourlyJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: GovernmentThe Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy and light equipment as a member of a crew that specializes in laying asphalt, grading operations, drainage construction/maintenance or other public works crew operations involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads and public properties. This position is subject to be included in the off-hours on-call response service. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Drives pick-ups and single-axle trucks with limited volume and/or weight capacities in order to collect, transport and haul materials such as brush, tools, materials, and supplies. Positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading and unloading of materials; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load; operates dumping mechanism to dump materials at appropriate locations. Operates light equipment to complete various tasks. Operates backhoe, bush hog and loaders of similar size to load and/or move...