Heavy Equipment Operator

Laurens County; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform a variety of earthwork and road maintenance tasks, including operating bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, and dump trucks. The role involves installing drainage, patching roads, and assisting with bridge work.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, CDL Class A with air brakes, and experience in maintenance or construction. Expect a full-time on-site schedule with safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Two to five years of similar road or maintenance work experience.
• Must pass drug screening and have CDL Class A with air brakes.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozer to redistribute material and clear areas.
• Operate front-end loader to load trucks and move material.
• Operate backhoe/ excavator to dig, lay pipe, and clear drainage.
• Operate motor grader to shape roads and rights-of-way.
• Patch paved roads using various methods.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Assist in reconstructing county bridges.
• Perform daily checks of oil, fluids, and tires.
• Possess valid CDL and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Small engines

Hand tools

Customer service

Reading & writing

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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.

DESCRIPTION

• 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.