Roads and Drainage Equipment Operator II

Beaufort County South Carolina • Beaufort, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform complex work in the operation of medium to heavy equipment. Work involves coordinating the maintenance, operation, and repair of equipment. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over one year and up to and including two years of operating heavy equipment or related experience.
• OSHA Training
• Flagger Certification
• Defensive Driving
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Commercial Driver’s License (Class B)
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of medium to heavy equipment involved in construction, hauling, maintenance and trash collection services; examples of equipment are rollers, graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, bulldozers, truck mounted grapples and automated garbage collection equipment.
• Operates equipment to perform maintenance and provide collections services, as required, for residents and to designated streets, utility systems, landfills, roads in a safe, proper and efficient manner following County policies and procedures.
• Completes and submits daily reports and other forms for all equipment used and service requests.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Performs other work-related duties as directed and/or required during emergencies such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
• Ensures adherence to safety standards when operating equipment.
• Prepares and maintains records, files, and reports on timekeeping, equipment, inventory, and accidents.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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