Equipment Operator II

Richland County; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County is seeking an Equipment Operator I to operate heavy equipment for the construction and maintenance of County roads, curbs, and public rights-of-way. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy machinery, performing inspections, and completing maintenance records. Join us in maintaining vital infrastructure for our community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Must obtain CDL (Class B) within six months of hire.
• Requires over six months to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment for road construction and maintenance.
• Inspects equipment for safe working conditions.
• Loads/unloads materials and transports equipment to work sites.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Specialized vocational training

Tools

Heavy equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain and repair paved and unpaved County roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, ditches, catch basins and storm drainage systems.
• Operates heavy equipment to maintain public rights‑of‑way.
• Operates heavy equipment to assist other divisions and departments as necessary, including but not limited to maintaining County landfills.
• Manually loads/unloads materials onto vehicles; transports equipment and materials to/from work sites.
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• Maintains accurate and complete work records as required.
• May operate dump trucks and other equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION: Requires high school diploma, GED equivalent or specialized vocational training.
• Special certifications and licenses:
  • Must possess a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements or obtain CDL permit (3 months after date of hire).
  • Must obtain CDL (Class “B”) with appropriate endorsements (6 months after date of hire).
  • Total (3) months for Permit (3) months for CDL license (Class A or B).
  • Must possess CDL license to be hired as Equipment Operator I; without CDL license considered a maintenance worker.
• Experience requirements: Requires over six months and up to and including one year.

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.