Vehicle Operator
About The Position
This position typically provides performance of skilled craft duties in the operation of various heavy construction equipment in the construction and maintenance of County rights of way. Must be able to deal courteously and effectively with fellow employees. Repairs County roadways, driveways and sinkholes. Manages site safety. Maintains logs and records of maintenance. Provides emergency response in the event of a natural disaster. Transports heavy equipment and materials to job sites. Provides traffic control. May use asphalt racks in spreading and leveling hot mix asphalt in patching potholes, paving driveways and resurfacing roadways. May supervise maintenance workers. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- One (1) year of preferred vehicle operation experience preferred (Vehicle Operator 1)
- Must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B with tanker endorsement for South Carolina with safe driving record (Vehicle Operator 1)
- One (1) year of related vehicle operation experience (Vehicle Operator 2)
- Must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A for South Carolina with safe driving record (Vehicle Operator 2)
- Two (2) years of related vehicle operation experience (Vehicle Operator 3)
- Must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A for South Carolina with safe driving record (Vehicle Operator 3)
- Demonstrate the ability to operate a tractor trailer truck and/or dump body trailers (Vehicle Operator 3)
- Three (3) years of related vehicle operation experience (Vehicle Operator 4)
- Must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A for South Carolina with tanker endorsement and a safe driving record (Vehicle Operator 4)
- Demonstrate the ability to operate a tractor trailer truck and/or dump body trailers (Vehicle Operator 4)
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to use pneumatic power tools and general mechanics tools.
- Ability to use or repair small, medium and heavy equipment and machinery.
Nice To Haves
- Strong mathematical skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs skilled craft duties in the operation of various types of vehicles and equipment in the construction and maintenance of County rights of way, including but not limited to operating tri-axle dump trucks with trailers and flatbed trucks.
- Operate heavy vehicles for service throughout various County work sites.
- Load and unload vehicle as required assuring all safety rules and regulations are being followed during the process.
- Maintain and perform minor service requirements on specific vehicle assigned such as checking and maintaining fluid and lubricant levels, lighting, tires and applicable safety equipment.
- Occasionally operates small hand tools, forklifts, chain saws, commercial weed eaters and earth compactors during installation and repair of storm drainage system or roadways.
- Repairs County roadways, driveways and sinkholes.
- Manages site safety.
- Maintains logs and records of maintenance.
- Provides emergency response in the event of a natural disaster.
- Transports heavy equipment and materials to job sites.
- Provides traffic control.
- May use asphalt racks in spreading and leveling hot mix asphalt in patching potholes, paving driveways and resurfacing roadways.
- May supervise maintenance workers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
