Equipment Operator II

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to operate a range of medium to heavy equipment for construction, maintenance and trash collection services. You will perform preventive maintenance, document service requests and maintain safety records to support efficient operations.

The role requires 1+ year of related experience and certifications including OSHA Training, Flagger Certification, Defensive Driving, CPR/First Aid, and a valid CDL.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED.
• Over one year and up to two years of operating heavy equipment or related experience.
• Must possess and maintain OSHA Training, Flagger Certification, Defensive Driving, CPR/First Aid, and CDL.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of medium to heavy equipment used in construction, hauling, maintenance and trash collection services.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Completes and submits daily reports and service requests for equipment used and work performed.
• Maintains safety standards and prepares records on timekeeping, equipment, inventory and accidents.

Skills

OSHA Training

Flagger Certification

Defensive Driving

CPR/First Aid Certification

CDL

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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 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.
• REQUIRES:
  • 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.
• IMPORTANT: Submit a copy of certifications and license with application. Applications submitted without these items will not be considered.

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.