TRS022 Equipment Operator 3 – 15211 Equipment Operator 3
Pay Grade E
JOB SUMMARY: Under broad supervision, performs semi ‐ skilled labor in transportation ‐ related areas such as maintenance of highways and right of ways, operation and maintenance of construction equipment. Operates motor vehicles, tractors, or light construction equipment. May also serve in a lead or supervisory role.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Under general supervision, serves as a primary equipment operator performing work in the maintenance of state highways and rights-of-way or in the installation of traffic control devices. Uses hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks. Performs preventative maintenance duties for assigned equipment and/or vehicles. Performs traffic control duties. Responds to requests for emergency maintenance needs outside of normal working hours. In the absence of may function as an assistant to the Highway Maintenance Foreman.
NOTE: Based on operation requirements such as brine transport and on-call emergencies, possession of a Class A CDL may be preferred for some positions.  At the discretion of the hiring manager, he/she reserves the right to interview only those who meet this criteria in addition to the minimum qualifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.
STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
• HS Diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in the operation of various motorized maintenance equipment
• OR nine months of experience at a lower level Equipment Operator 2 (TRS021) or position equivalent
• Note: “A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and applicable endorsements are only required for positions that operate commercial vehicles that legally require the operator to have them”.
AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License
• Successful completion of MSD Level 1-3.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of the maintenance activities in the area of assignment
• Proficient in the performance of traffic control duties including a flagging operation
• Experience in planning, completing, and documenting routine maintenance work activities
• Experience in training lower level employees in the safe performance of routine maintenance activities
• Experience in analyzing situations in order to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution based on facts, rules, etc.
• Experience in training lower level employees on departmental policies and procedures
• Possess the ability to respond to requests for emergency needs outside of normal working hours without prior notice
• Proven ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Proven ability to exert oneself physically
• Proven ability to work in adverse weather conditions; lift moderately heavy objects.
• Possess accurate eye-hand coordination
• Proven commitment to providing quality customer service
• Displays a high standard of work ethics and commitment toward work
• Proven working knowledge of maintenance activities in area of assignment
AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A.
• Possession of CDL Tanker Endorsement.
• Proficient in AGILE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS
The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.
Good Employment Standing:
In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion).  In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR
CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.
UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in the operation of various motorized equipment OR One year of experience required at the lower level Equipment Operator 2 (TRS021) or position equivalent. Note: A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements are only required for positions that operate commercial vehicles that legally require the operator to have them.
Additional Information
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• Requisition ID: TRA03M9
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $31,585.84
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Nov 15, 2022