Equipment Operator I

Richland County Government

About The Position

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain and repair paved and unpaved County roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, ditches, catch basins and storm drainage systems. Operates heavy equipment to maintain public rights-of-way. Operates heavy equipment to assist other divisions and departments as necessary, including but not limited to maintaining County landfills. Manually loads / unloads materials onto vehicles; transports equipment and materials to / from work sites. Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required. Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor. Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment. Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety. Maintains accurate and complete work records as required. May operate dump trucks and other equipment. Thank you for your interest in employment with Richland County Government. Apply for an open position online by selecting the job title you are interested in and clicking the "Apply" link. If this is your first time applying online, you must create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account is established, you may begin completing your application. This application may be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening. The County only accepts applications for positions that are currently open and advertised. You are responsible for documenting all relevant qualifications in the appropriate section of the application. Do not list "refer to a resume", as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. All prior work history must be listed on your application. Resumes are treated as supplements to the application only and will not replace any section of the application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified, even if a resume is attached. The application is the primary tool used when determining whether the minimum qualifications are satisfied, so be sure to complete all sections. Applications are due by the deadline noted on the job posting. You will be notified by email regarding the status of your application. The Human Resource Services Department is not able to provide status updates by telephone or email. Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma, GED equivalent or specialized vocational training.
Must possess a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements or obtain CDL permit (3) months after date of hire.
Must obtain CDL (Class “B”) with appropriate endorsements (6) months after date of hire.
Total (3) months for Permit (3) months for CDL license (Class A or B).
Must possess CDL license to be hired as Equipment Operator I, Without CDL license you will be considered a maintenance worker.
Requires over six months and up to and including one year.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain and repair paved and unpaved County roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, ditches, catch basins and storm drainage systems.
Operates heavy equipment to maintain public rights-of-way.
Operates heavy equipment to assist other divisions and departments as necessary, including but not limited to maintaining County landfills.
Manually loads / unloads materials onto vehicles; transports equipment and materials to / from work sites.
Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required.
Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
Maintains accurate and complete work records as required.
May operate dump trucks and other equipment.