Heavy Equipment Operator II - Road Maintenance

Horry County Government; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County Government seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator II to support road and drainage projects. The role involves operating backhoes, graders, rollers, and related machinery, performing routine maintenance, and following safety regulations.

You will work under the Road Maintenance Supervisor III and collaborate with crew members in various weather and terrain conditions. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in heavy equipment operation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery to perform road construction and maintenance tasks, including gathering and transporting materials.
• Transports equipment to job sites and supports on-site operations.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance inspections on department vehicles and equipment.
• Receives work orders and completes jobs in a timely manner as directed by the supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required (e.g., laying blocks, landscaping, seeding shoulders).

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Weather adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Crane

Motor grader

Roller

Front end loader

Job description

Under general supervision the, Heavy Equipment Operator II operates a variety of heavy construction equipment to support the maintenance and development of Horry County’s roads and drainage systems. This role involves performing skilled tasks such as grading, patching asphalt, ditching, and material transport, as well as conducting routine maintenance on equipment. The position requires adherence to safety regulations, the ability to work in various weather and terrain conditions, and effective communication with crew members. Reports to the Road Maintenance Supervisor III.

• Operates heavy machinery to accomplish a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks, including gathering and transporting materials, building bridges, grading and compacting roads, digging drainage ditches, installing storm drainage, repairing roads and driveways, removing trees and vegetation adjacent to roads, building and installing catch basins, etc. Equipment may include backhoe, front end loader, roller, bush hog, motor grader, roller, trucks, tractor, crane, excavator, pan, etc.
• Utilizes various types of tools as necessary to perform road maintenance and construction duties including, as directed but not limited to: hydro seeder, chain saw, shovel, axe, post hole digger, mechanic’s tools, carpentry tools, transit, radio, etc.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance inspections on department vehicles and equipment.
• Receives work orders and completes jobs in a timely manner as directed by the supervisor.
• Transports equipment to job sites.
• Performs duties periodically, including but not limited to: laying blocks and brick, landscape and seed shoulders, pick up supplies as needed.
• Performs related duties as may be required.

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in heavy equipment operation or related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.