Equipment Operator

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.  

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled 

Salary: $15.00/hour

General Description and Classification Standards

Operates basic grounds keeping equipment to maintain attractive, safe and groomed appearance.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Operates basic grounds keeping equipment to maintain attractive, safe and groomed appearance. 

Utilizes basic equipment such as lawnmowers, blowers, weed trimmers, edger's. 

May operate small tractor. 

May assist in other maintenance/construction projects as needed.

Decision Making

Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Basic knowledge of how to operate equipment such as lawnmower, weed trimmer, edger, blower. 

Basic reading and writing skills.

Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations related to equipment and tools in use.