Equipment Operator - Corrections Refuse

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

• CORRECTIONS REFUSE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Equipment Operator/Refuse PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION Drives trucks and operates equipment used in the pickup and removal of debris from residences within the county and on county road rights of way. Work involves loading, transporting to the county landfill and unloading the debris.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Drives and operates a variety of trucks and equipment for the purpose of pickup and removal of debris from residences within the count and along county rights of way and transports the debris to the county landfill.

Checks vehicle and equipment before operation; ensures fuel, oil, and other fluid levels are adequate; performs minor equipment repairs and preventive maintenance. Reports equipment maintenance problems to supervisor. Supervises inmates in the performance of debris removal. Removes dead animals from county roads and rights of way.

Prepares daily report of hours worked, trips to landfill, mileage, etc. Flags and directs traffic; places markers, signs, and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by five (5) months of experience operating and driving equipment in support of maintenance projects; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid Georgia driver’s license.

May require Commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. ADA COMPLIANCE Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, or traffic hazards.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. To download a copy of this job description click here .

Position : 2626 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : CORRECTIONS REFUSE Grade : GRADE 11 Posting Start : 07/21/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 MINIMUM SALARY: $35,124.12 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc.