Equipment Operator III - Road Department

Greenwood County Government; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Health insurance benefits

Paid vacation leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Greenwood County is seeking a team player to operate heavy equipment for road construction and maintenance tasks. The role involves grading, paving, drainage work, and related activities, using backhoes, loaders, bulldozers, graders, and other machinery.

The position offers a four-day workweek (Mon-Thu, 10-hour shifts), with a CDL required. A salary range of $42,467.92 to $63,701.87 plus a $2,250 CDL retention stipend (pro-rated) is provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package from

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Two years of heavy equipment operation experience or related field.
• Valid Class A SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Successful completion of heavy equipment skill set assessment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, loader, bulldozer, grader.
• Safely load, transport and maneuver equipment to job sites.
• Assist with road construction tasks and maintenance per work orders.
• Perform inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Class A CDL

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Do you have a class A CDL? Experience with a backhoe? Front end loader? Bush hog? Bulldozer? Motor Grader? Tractors? Slope Mowers? If so, this job is for you…

Greenwood County is looking for a team player to join the road crew. In this position you will be operating 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.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Knowledge and ability to operate equipment to include but not limited to backhoe, front end loader, bush hog, bulldozer, crawler loader, motor grader, trucks, tractor, crane, slope mowers and mowers.
• Utilizes various types of machinery and tools as necessary to perform road maintenance and construction duties, including a chain saw, weed eater, hand tools, mechanic's tools, and a two-way radio.
• Safely load, unload and transport heavy equipment to job sites.
• Receives work orders and completes jobs in a timely manner as prescribed by the department. Completes vehicle and equipment maintenance inspection and indicates when service and repairs are needed. Issues are reported to the supervisor.
• Assists in traffic control for the job site, zone set-up and placement of construction signs and barricades for employees and public safety.
• Assists with directing traffic at job sites using paddle signs or flags.
• Performs related work with various other department duties as assigned.

Type: Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate: $42,467.92 - $63,701.87

$2,250 yearly CDL Retention Stipend (pro-rated)

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

REQUIRED Education and Experience

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Two years 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).

Why Work for Greenwood County?

Along with a four-day workweek, Greenwood County offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Monday–Thursday work schedule
• PEBA health insurance benefits
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS)
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Stable local government employment
• An opportunity to serve the Greenwood County community and make a visible difference

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.