Equipment Operator I / Tractor Operator

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NITELINES USA, INC

Equipment Operator I / Tractor Operator

Columbus, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    NEEDED: Equipment Operator I / Tractor Operator

    LOCATION: COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER 400 4th St, Columbus, GA 31901

    HOURS: As Needed/ Event Driven, 7 days a week, Monday-Sunday, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    DRESS CODE: Black or brown shoes and black pants

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Dependable Transportation
    • Dependable and punctual attendance

    Major Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Operates tractors, stump grinders, dixie choppers, and chain saws.
    • Waters trees along assigned route. Stakes trees. Prunes freshly planted trees.
    • Drives a truck with a water wagon attached.
    • Mows grass. Plants trees.
    • Assists with 911 calls.
    • Operates a two-way radio to send and receive messages.
    • Performs supervisory duties in the absence of the Public Services Supervisor.
    • Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Knowledge of the layout of the city. Knowledge of practices of tree pruning.
    • Skills in the operation of tractors, stump grinders, dixie choppers, and chain saws.
    • Skills in oral and written communication.

    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.
    • Must possess a valid driver's license.
    • A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.
    • Occasionally lifts light objects, frequently lifts heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
    • Work is typically performed in a stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather.
    • Requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.