Equipment Operator II

Brunswick County; Bolivia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick County seeks an Equipment Operator II to operate heavy machinery and maintain drainage systems and rights-of-way. Duties include digging trenches, hauling soil, and performing minor repairs, with routine records kept on equipment and project progress.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with five years of public works or heavy equipment experience, and the candidate must obtain a CDL within one year of employment. Physical tasks are common in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 5 years in public works or heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Experience maintaining records and reports related to equipment and projects.

Responsibilities

• Dig ditches, haul dirt, and perform grading tasks as part of drainage projects.
• Operate track hoes, dump trucks, dozers and other heavy machinery as assigned.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment; monitor oil and fluids.
• Prepare and maintain records such as maintenance and production reports.
• Assist with landscaping tasks and site preparation for projects.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Public works experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Equipment Operator IIoperates heavy equipment such as track hoe, dump truck, lowboy tractor truck, dozers, motorized pans, farm tractors, and tractor trailers to maintain County drainage systems and rights-of-way.

The work of a Equipment Operator II involves digging ditches, hauling and pushing dirt; clears land and digs holes; operating grade rod to set grades; performing maintenances and minor repairs on machinery and equipment; lubricates machinery; monitors and replenishes motor and equipment oil; landscaping duties such as cutting trees, planting and cutting grass; maintaining and preparing a variety of records and reports such as vehicle maintenance and production reports; consulting specification sheets for site work and grading; and preparing other projects.Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by five years of experience in public works construction and maintenance operations and/or heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of employment.

Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).