EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SENIOR

City of Columbia SC

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Columbia SC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate light and heavy equipment for City facilities, grounds and infrastructure. The role involves maintaining equipment, performing general tasks, and following safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, two years of relevant experience, and a valid South Carolina Class B Driver’s License. Applicants will work in a demanding outdoor environment and must be capable of lifting heavy loads as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is required.
Two years of relevant prior experience.
Valid South Carolina Class B Driver’s License.
Experience operating light and heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate light and heavy equipment and trucks to excavate and move materials, load/unload, and maintain City properties.
Inspect equipment to ensure safe operation and report defects to supervisor.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Use hand and power tools as required for general tasks and repairs.
Maintain accurate work records and follow safety procedures.

Job description

Description

This position operates light and heavy equipment and trucks in the operation, maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; maintains assigned equipment; and performs other work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is considered heavy in nature and involves constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and over 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and involves heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

Essential Job Functions

Operates light and heavy equipment and trucks to excavate and compact earth, load / unload materials, move / haul materials, maintain City properties, cut down trees, install pipe, construct roads, and perform other general or specialized functions of various City departments;
Operates dump trucks and other trucks, motor graders, bull dozers, bob cats, front-end loaders, skid steers, bush hogs, back hoes, compactors, trailers, tractors, low boys, trenchers, etc.;
Loads / unloads materials onto vehicles;
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;
Uses welding and cutting torches as needed in equipment maintenance;
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety;
Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
Maintains accurate and complete work records as required; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

High school diploma or GED;
Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
Valid South Carolina Class B Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;
Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature;
Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as light or heavy construction / specialized equipment. Involves operations of limited scope;
Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;
Ability to perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problems;
Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results; and
Ability to make decisions, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.

To Learn More Details, Visit Our Benefits Page At

https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/

01 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

02 How many years of relevant experience do you have?