General Equipment Operator/Truck Driver I

Lancaster County Economic Development; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County Economic Development in Lancaster County, SC seeks a truck driver under regular supervision to operate trucks and equipment for solid waste and recycling programs, reporting to the Deputy Public Works Director.

Duties include hauling refuse, transporting containers to landfills, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with road work; weekend and holiday work is mandatory, and emergency weather coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Class B commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of trucks and light motor equipment in semi-skilled duties such as transport of refuse containers from county centers to landfills/transfer stations.
• Transports materials to various locations and hauls refuse material on job sites.
• Operates trucks such as dump trucks, roll-offs, asphalt rollers, and other equipment as needed.
• Assists with related public works duties including road maintenance and debris removal.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of equipment; communicates with supervisor and the public.

Skills

CDL Class B

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description Under regular supervision, drives trucks and operates a variety of equipment being utilized on site for solid waste/recycling program. Reports to the Deputy Public Works Director.

Description Under regular supervision, drives trucks and operates a variety of equipment being utilized on site for solid waste/recycling program. Reports to the Deputy Public Works Director.

Examples of Duties

• Operates a variety of trucks and light motor equipment in various semi-skilled duties such as transport of refuse containers from county convenience centers to landfills/transfer stations/material recovery facilities.
• Operates a truck to travel to various locations throughout the County and haul various materials being utilized on job sites, mainly refuse material.
• Operates various truck and light motor equipment such as a dump truck, roll off trucks, asphalt roller, bushhog, knuckle boom, etc.
• Assists with other related public works duties such as putting out asphalt, installing driveway tiles, installing rock on roads, grading, installing signs, removing road debris, etc.
• Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.
• Performs duties to maintain the cleanliness and operation of the trucks.
• Communicates with immediate supervisor, other department personnel, and the public.
• Weekend and Holiday work mandatory for this position.
• May be called in for emergency/severe weather situaions.
• May be required to perform routine maintenance tasks around the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a valid South Carolina “Class B” commercial driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer