Motor Equipment Operator II

City of Charleston

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for the operation of motor equipment requiring a commercial driver’s license for the construction, repair, and maintenance of municipal rights-of-way and drainage systems. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two (2) years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid SC Commercial Driver’s License Permit – Class B.
Must obtain Commercial Driver’s License – Class B within 6 months of employment.
May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

Responsibilities

Drives and operates motor equipment such as dump trucks, asphalt trucks, rollers, bush hogs, tractors and similar motor equipment.
Completes work orders and daily worksheets.
Performs daily maintenance on equipment operated and maintains records of such maintenance.
May operate other heavy equipment such as backhoe or front-end loader when required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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