EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Orangeburgcounty; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A county government in South Carolina is seeking a skilled laborer to perform maintenance and construction tasks for roads and municipal properties. This role requires the operation of various trucks and equipment, working under supervision while developing methods for tasks. Candidates must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License and have at least two years of experience. The position involves physical labor and adherence to safety standards, providing customer service during operations and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience in vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Must have certification for Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and construct roads and drainage systems.
• Operate various types of trucks and heavy equipment.
• Conduct general maintenance and emergency assistance.

Skills

Safe operation of light and medium trucks

Use of hand tools and power tools

Customer service skills

Demolition work

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Front-end loaders

Power tools

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this job is to perform limited skilled labor using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment including the operation of dump trucks, backhoes, front‑end loaders, slope mowers, flail mowers, skid steers, concrete truck, asphalt truck, road grader, gradall, tractor trailers, transport truck, track excavators, and street sweeper. May require light truck operation, a variety of light, moderately heavy, and heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of municipal streets, grounds, and other County properties as designated. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs labor needed to maintain and construct roads, bridges, drainage ditches, piping, curbing, guttering, driveways, and shoulders.
• Operates light and medium trucks, dump trucks, light mowing equipment and all other tractor‑drawn implements, earth and asphalt compaction equipment, wood chipper, and either a side‑mount boom mower, backhoe, or motor grader.
• Uses tools including shovels, pneumatic tools, hot/cold pressure washers, power tools, carpenter tools, bush knives, post‑hole diggers, power tamps, and jack hammers.
• Assists in training with motor graders, backhoes, and tractors with boom mower.
• Prepares maintenance and weekly reports as required.
• Conducts general duties including maintaining equipment and facilities, assisting in staking and grade setting of new projects.
• Provides assistance in emergency situations during after‑hours or inclement weather conditions.
• Provides professional and courteous customer service at all times to in‑house staff and the general public either by telephone, electronically, or face‑to‑face.
• Demolish houses as part of projects.
• Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Requires at least two (2) years of experience in the safe operation of light and medium trucks, dump trucks, light mowing equipment, and all other tractor‑drawn implements, earth and asphalt compaction equipment, wood chipper, and either a side‑mount boom mower, backhoe, or motor grader; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Demands

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; heights.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Commercial Driver’s License.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.