Heavy Equipment Operator

Laurens County Government; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County Government is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain and repair county roads. Operate bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, patching machines, and dump trucks to move material and shape drainage. The role includes installing pipes and performing roadside maintenance.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read, write and do basic math, and a valid CDL Class A with air brakes. Routine on-call for emergencies, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Two to five years experience in a related field or apprenticeship/internship recommended.
• Must lift up to 70 lbs and perform maintenance tasks.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid CDL Class A with air brakes.
• Drug screening required prior to employment and random tests as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Operates a bulldozer to redistribute material and clear areas and rights-of-way.
• Operates a front-end loader to load trucks and move material.
• Operates backhoe, track hoe, or excavator to dig ditches and lay pipe; maintains drainage.
• Operates a motor grader to shape gravel roads and ditches.
• Patches paved roads using a patching machine and other methods.
• Operates a lowboy to transport equipment.
• Assists in laying asphalt and operates a dump truck to haul material.
• Operates equipment to clean and shape ditches to proper grade.
• Installs driveway pipes and cross drains; performs preventative maintenance.
• May perform duties of lower-grade road department positions and participate in related tasks.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Customer service

Oral communication

Written communication

CDL A familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Small engines

Hand tools

Patching machine

Dump trucks

Loader operations

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

• Operates a bulldozer to redistribute material and clear areas and rights-of-way.
• Operates a front-end loader to load trucks and move material.
• Operates a backhoe, track hoe, grade all or any excavator to dig ditches, lay pipe, and clear drainage systems. Is responsible for proper installation of drainage systems without supervision.
• Operates a motor grader to shape gravel roads, ditches, and rights of way.
• Patches paved roads using any variety of methods to include a patching machine.
• Operates a lowboy to transport equipment.
• Operates equipment and assists the laying of asphalt.
• Operates a dump truck to haul material.
• Operates equipment without supervision to clean and shape ditches to proper grade.
• Installs driveway pipes and cross drains.
• Maintains equipment to include all types of preventative maintenance as well as repair and replacement of parts.
• Assists in reconstructing county bridges.
• Performs daily check of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.
• May be required to performs all the job duties of lower grade road department positions
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, with experience in maintaining facilities; or equivalent experience or knowledge in areas such as landscaping, general maintenance, and/or general construction
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for two to five years.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Abilities to adapt, plan and perform maintenance under changing conditions
• Knowledge of and ability to operate small engines and hand tools
• Have good customer service, oral and written communication skills
• Work schedule standard is Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Possible on call evenings, nights and weekends for emergency related work
• Must pass drug screening test prior to employment and submit to random drug tests as per Laurens County policies and procedures
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (Class A CDL/with air brakes) issued by the State of South Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

The information contained within this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.