Equipment Operator II - Road Department

Greenwood County Government; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood County is seeking a team player to join the road crew and operate a variety of heavy equipment for road construction and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing maintenance, assisting in traffic control, and ensuring safety in work zones. Workdays are Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts, with weekends and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• One year of heavy equipment operation experience or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Physically able to operate a variety of machines and heavy equipment including motor grader, tractor, backhoe, trucks, bushhogs, and maintenance equipment.
• Successful completion of heavy equipment skill set assessment provided by Greenwood County Public Works.
• Valid Class A SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery to perform road construction and maintenance tasks, including gathering and transporting materials, grading and compacting roads.
• Paves roads, digs drainage ditches, repairs roads and driveways, and builds catch basins.
• Assists in traffic control and sets up work zones with signs and barricades for safety.
• Directs traffic at job sites using paddle signs or flags; completes work orders in a timely manner.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Greenwood County is looking for a team player to join the road crew. In this position you will operate and perform routine preventative maintenance on various types of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, motor graders, equipment crane, pans, compactors, etc.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Operates heavy machinery to accomplish a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks, including gathering and transporting materials, grading and compacting roads, paving roads, digging drainage ditches, repairing roads and driveways, removing trees and vegetation adjacent to roads, building and installing catch basins, etc
• Equipment may Include a backhoe, front end loader, bushhog, bulldozer, crawler loader, motor grader, trucks, tractor, crane, slope mowers and mowers
• Utilizes various types of tools as necessary to perform road maintenance and construction duties, including a chain saw, weed eater, hand tools, mechanic's tools, surveying equipment and two-way radio
• Assists in traffic control for the job site
• Sets up work zone and places construction signs and barricades for employee safety
• Directs traffic at the job site using paddle signs or flags
• Receives work orders and completes jobs in a timely manner as prescribed by the department

Additional Duties:

• Transports equipment to job sites
• Executes routine preventive maintenance on department vehicles and equipment
• Completes vehicle and equipment maintenance inspection and indicates when service and repairs that are needed. Issues are reported to supervisor
• Performs related work as assigned

  Workdays are Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts; Weekends and overtime are as needed

  Salary: $40,445.64 - $60,668.45

  Required Education and Experience:

  • High School graduate or GED equivalent
  • One year of heavy equipment operation experience or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Physically able to operate a variety of types of machines and heavy equipment including motor grader, tractor, backhoe, trucks, bushhogs, and various general maintenance equipment
  • Successful completion of heavy equipment skill set assessment provided by Greenwood County Public Works
  • Valid Class A SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

  Special Certifications and Licenses:

  Valid S.C. Driver’s License

  Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

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