Heavy Equipment Operator II - Road Maintenance

Horry County • Conway, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator II operates a variety of heavy construction equipment to support the maintenance and development of Horry County’s roads and drainage systems. The role includes skilled work such as grading, patching asphalt, ditching, and transporting materials, along with routine equipment maintenance. The position requires adherence to safety regulations, working in varied weather and terrain conditions, and communicating effectively with crew members. The position reports to the Road Maintenance Supervisor III.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of experience in heavy equipment operation or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Adhere to safety regulations.
• Ability to work in various weather and terrain conditions.
• Effective communication with crew members.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery for road construction and maintenance, including transporting materials, building bridges, grading and compacting roads, digging drainage ditches, installing storm drainage, repairing roads and driveways, removing roadside trees and vegetation, and building and installing catch basins.
• Use equipment such as backhoes, front end loaders, rollers, bush hogs, motor graders, trucks, tractors, cranes, excavators, and pans.
• Use tools as needed for road maintenance and construction, including hydro seeders, chain saws, shovels, axes, post hole diggers, mechanic’s tools, carpentry tools, transits, and radios.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections on department vehicles and equipment.
• Receive work orders and complete jobs in a timely manner as directed by the supervisor.
• Transport equipment to job sites.
• Periodically perform duties such as laying blocks and brick, landscaping and seeding shoulders, and picking up supplies.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED