Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator HEO

York County, SC•York, SC

30d•$20 - $24

About The Position

We invite you to apply for our full-time, non-exempt, Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator. The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment in the support of the York County Landfill; and to maintain and perform minor repairs on equipment and machinery.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Three (3) years of operating heavy or light duty equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state Class B Commercial driver's license.
Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of maintenance tasks using vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery, including but not limited to grading and paving roads and parking lots, scraping roads, constructing barricades, patching roads, mending fences, constructing and repairing sidewalks, installing asphalt or concrete, placing stone, landscaping, sowing grass and mowing grass on rights-of-way, cutting and removing trees and debris from rights-of-way, installing road signs, digging ditches, laying drainage pipes, hauling waste, etc.
Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment, commercial vehicles/truck and hand tools; exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of assigned equipment and tools; operates two-way radio.
Operates heavy vehicles and equipment to load, haul or move materials, dirt and debris; drives a truck to transport heavy equipment and required materials and tools to job sites. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this essential task.
Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs of equipment, machinery, and tools; inspects equipment regularly for proper and safe operating condition.
Responds to after-hours emergency calls as required; works on call for duty in inclement weather conditions and on holidays as necessary.
Prepares and submits daily and monthly work reports; completes work orders.
Sets up road construction sites to control traffic flow during work based on the guidelines. May work as traffic control flag man.
Assists workers in other County Departments and divisions with maintenance tasks as necessary.
Performs duties in accordance with all division policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
Longevity Pay
SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Sick Bank
Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
Wellness Screenings
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Uniforms allowance