G120 - Equipment Operator II - Repairs and Maintenance

G120 - Equipment Operator II - Repairs and Maintenance

Salary

$20.75 Hourly

Location

Public Works, 1152 Cusseta Rd, Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000611

Department

Public Works

Division

Repairs And Maintenance

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the operation of motorized equipment in support of street maintenance and repair activities.

• Operates a dump truck; retrieves and disposes of construction materials.
• Operates a backhoe in support of the work of a street maintenance crew.
• Performs basic maintenance of assigned equipment; performs pre-trip inspections.
• Directs traffic at work sites.
• Picks up and delivers supplies in support of a street maintenance crew.
• Assists in the work of various crews including concrete crews engaged in the construction, repair, and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
• Puts up and breaks down fences; pours concrete; removes and replaces guard rails; replaces inlet tops; places traffic barriers; removes graffiti.
• Assists in the repair of potholes; operates jackhammers and other tools.
• Assists in the repair of asphalt driveways; repairs asphalt cuts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the performance of street maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the performance of street maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in the operation of hand tools and other equipment including roller, tamper, sealing tank, and patch truck.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.

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. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to two years experience or service. 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 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 while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color. 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 noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. 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 work experience do you have as an Equipment Operator or related field?

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

03

Do you possess a valid Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

04

Please list and explain any work experience you have with the principles of grading and surveying.

05

Please list and explain any work experience you with the operation of heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, track hoes, backhoes, rubber tire loaders, track loaders, bulldozers, motor graders, grade alls, tractors, dump trucks, rollers, sweepers, excavators, and compactors.

06

Please list and explain any work experience you have with the Department of Transportation regulations, city rules and regulations, EPA rules and regulations, Public Services regulations, traffic laws, safety guidelines, state Department of Corrections Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Muscogee County Prison Standard Operating Procedures SOP and Loss of Privileges (LOP).

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