JOB SUMMARY:Under broad supervision, provide advanced-level technical support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: : Under general supervision, operates specialized heavy equipment such as cranes and 12 foot wide asphalt grinding machines to complete assigned highway maintenance activities. Coordinates activities with regional personnel, including employees of other county and local governments. Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Makes independent decisions regarding the operation and unscheduled maintenance of assigned equipment. Performs a variety of major repairs to assigned equipment on location. Instructs support personnel in the operation and preventive maintenance of specialized equipment. Documents and records maintenance activities in routine reports for supervisory review. May respond to emergency situations effecting the state route system during and after normal working hours.
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:
High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience at position equivalent.
AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An extensive knowledge of maintenance activitiesorthree years' experience in the operation of various motorized equipment associated with the construction and maintenance
Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License
Successful completion of MSD Level 1-3.
Demonstrated ability to serve as the primary Equipment Operator in performing Maintenance activities and preventative maintenance on specialty equipment assigned to crew such as motorgraders, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, asphalt pavers, lowboys, etc.
Demonstrated ability to operate power and hand tools
Committed to providing quality customer service
Ability to perform the physical requirement of the position and to work in adverse weather conditions
Ability to work emergencies outside of normal working hours
Ability to assist/teach by guiding and providing constructive feedback
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing situations and work plans
Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and varied situations; to work well with others in resolving problems
Displays a high standard of work ethics and commitment toward work
Demonstrated ability to analyze situations in order to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution based on facts, rules, etc.
Experience gathering necessary data such as work location, labor, equipment, and materials to document completed work
AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License
Possession of CDL Tanker Endorsement.
Possession of CDL Hazardous Material Endorsement.
Demonstrated ability reading, understanding and completing simple forms and reports
Ability to read and understand moderately complex material such as foreman's manuals or preventive maintenance guidelines
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to employees in the operation of equipment and preventive maintenance and train employees in their job responsibilities
Ability to analyze and interpret situations in order to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution
Ability to set well-defined and realistic goals and monitor progress
Ability to successfully work and communicate with crew and other agency personnel who interact with the crew; projects a professional image
/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.
GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience at position equivalent.
Job: *Transportation
Organization: *Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT
Title: D6 Special Outfits - Asphalt Grading (TRT052) Maintenance Equipment Operator HD/Transportation Tech 3 (PG: I)
Location: GA-Gordon-Fairmount
Requisition ID: TRA05FV
