Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Aiken; Aiken County (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aiken is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join their Public Services Department. The role involves operating various heavy equipment and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a Commercial Driver's License. This position requires physical ability for equipment operation and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read maps and cope with outdoor weather conditions.
• Physical capability for exiting and re-entry of equipment.
• Previous driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including garbage trucks and sweepers.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and maintains equipment.
• Prepares required documentation for reporting maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Heavy Equipment Operation

Map Reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B

Job description

The City of Aiken is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Public Services Department.

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and policies of the City of Aiken
• Safe operation of garbage truck, knuckle boom loader, sweeper, roll off truck, leaf vacuum and other heavy equipment
• Maintains equipment in good operating condition
• Reports required maintenance as needed
• Prepares required documentation

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B in good standing
• Ability to read maps and cope with outdoor weather conditions
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Physical capabilities of exiting and re-entry of equipment when necessary
• Ability to retrieve full roll carts and roll them to the street
• Previous driving experience (preferred)

This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.