Equipment Operator II - Road Department

Greenwood County•Greenwood, SC

7d•$40,446 - $60,668•Onsite

About The Position

Greenwood County is seeking a team player to join the road crew as an Equipment Operator II. This role involves operating and performing routine preventative maintenance on various heavy equipment used in road construction and maintenance. The position requires a strong understanding of safety protocols, including traffic control and work zone setup. The operator will be responsible for completing assigned tasks efficiently and reporting any maintenance needs for vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED equivalent.
One year of heavy equipment operation experience or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Physically able to operate a variety of types of machines and heavy equipment including motor grader, tractor, backhoe, trucks, bushhogs, and various general maintenance equipment.
Successful completion of heavy equipment skill set assessment provided by Greenwood County Public Works.
Valid Class A SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Valid S.C. Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy machinery to accomplish a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks, including gathering and transporting materials, grading and compacting roads, paving roads, digging drainage ditches, repairing roads and driveways, removing trees and vegetation adjacent to roads, building and installing catch basins.
Utilizes various types of tools as necessary to perform road maintenance and construction duties, including a chain saw, weed eater, hand tools, mechanic's tools, surveying equipment and two-way radio.
Assists in traffic control for the job site.
Sets up work zone and places construction signs and barricades for employee safety.
Directs traffic at the job site using paddle signs or flags.
Receives work orders and completes jobs in a timely manner as prescribed by the department.
Transports equipment to job sites.
Executes routine preventive maintenance on department vehicles and equipment.
Completes vehicle and equipment maintenance inspection and indicates when service and repairs that are needed. Issues are reported to supervisor.
Performs related work as assigned.