Equipment Operator II

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Beaufort County in South Carolina seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform complex work operating medium to heavy equipment in construction, hauling, maintenance, and trash collection. You will complete reports, conduct preventive maintenance, and support safety protocols across county sites.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related equipment experience. OSHA, flagger, defensive driving, CPR/First Aid, and a valid CDL are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED.
• 1–2 years of operating heavy equipment or related experience.
• OSHA training, Flagger certification, Defensive driving, CPR/First Aid, and CDL are required.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of medium to heavy equipment for construction, hauling, maintenance and trash collection.
• Performs routine inspections, servicing and minor repairs on equipment.
• Completes daily reports on equipment usage and service requests.
• Maintains safety standards and adheres to county policies.
• Assists during emergencies such as floods, hurricanes, or hazardous material spills.

Skills

OSHA Training

Flagger Certification

Defensive Driving

CPR/First Aid

Commercial Driver’s License

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Typical Qualifications

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• REQUIRES:
• OSHA Training
• Flagger Certification
• Defensive Driving
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Commercial Driver’s License

Supplemental Information

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.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.