Equipment Operator II

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Beaufort County as a Heavy Equipment Operator, responsible for operating a variety of medium to heavy equipment involved in construction and maintenance operations. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED, along with relevant experience operating heavy machinery. The position emphasizes adhering to safety standards, performing routine maintenance, and supporting county services effectively.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over one year and up to two years of operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates various heavy equipment for construction, maintenance, and collections.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and minor equipment repairs.
• Completes daily reports and ensures safety standards.

Skills

Safety Standards

Heavy Equipment Operation

Preventive Maintenance

Education

High School Graduation or GED equivalent

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Summary Objective
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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 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.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• May require:
  • OSHA Training
  • Flagger Certification
  • Defensive Driving
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Commercial Driver’s License
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.