Light Equipment Operator

Laurens County Government • Laurens, SC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a variety of light equipment to maintain department facilities as well as county roads and rights-of-way.

Requirements

• Basic operation of a front-end loader to load trucks and move materials.
• Operates a mowing tractor.
• Patches pavement using tar and gravel patching machine.
• Operates steel wheel roller to assist in the compaction of gravel or asphalt.
• Assists in the installation of driveway pipes and cross drains.
• Assists in the maintenance of county bridges.
• Performs daily check of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.
• Inspect bridges and pipes on a regular schedule or after heavy rains.
• Performs duties such as repairing and erecting signs and cleaning pipes.
• Removes debris and trees from roads after storms.

Nice To Haves

• Possible on-call evenings, nights, and weekends for emergency-related work.
• May be required to perform all the job duties of lower grade road department.

Responsibilities

• Basic operation of a front-end loader to load trucks and move materials.
• Operates a mowing tractor.
• Patches pavement using tar and gravel patching machine.
• Operates steel wheel roller to assist in the compaction of gravel or asphalt.
• Assists in the installation of driveway pipes and cross drains.
• Assists in the maintenance of county bridges.
• Performs daily check of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.
• Inspect bridges and pipes on a regular schedule or after heavy rains.
• Performs duties such as repairing and erecting signs and cleaning pipes.
• Removes debris and trees from roads after storms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed