Heavy Equipment Operator II - Road Maintenance

City of Santa Fe Springs; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vision coverage

Wellness Center

Paid leave

Job summary

Horry County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator II to support road and drainage maintenance. The role involves operating backhoes, graders, rollers, and other heavy equipment, transporting materials, and performing routine equipment maintenance under supervision.

Safe operation and coordination with crew are essential. Experienced candidates with 1–3 years in heavy equipment or related fields, and a high school diploma or equivalent, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery to complete road construction and maintenance tasks including transporting materials, building bridges, grading/compacting roads, digging drainage ditches, installing storm drainage, and repairing roads and driveways.
• Transports equipment to job sites and performs routine maintenance checks on department vehicles and equipment.
• Receives work orders and completes jobs in a timely manner as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydro seeder

Chain saw

Shovel

Post hole digger

Transit

Job description

General 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.

General 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.

Duties for this Position

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.

Retirement

• Participate in the South Carolina State Retirement System with strong employer contributions (SCRS or PORS).
• Take advantage of optional retirement saving through tax-favored 401(k)/457 accounts to further secure your future.

Health & Insurance

• Employer-funded health and dental insurance, plus employer-funded Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Basic Life Insurance coverage.
• Vision coverage and additional insurance options available for employees and dependents.

Wellness

• Prioritize your well-being with total access to our Wellness Center, free gym, wellness incentives, and employee-family counseling via EAP.

Paid Leave & Holidays

• Benefit from generous paid leave accruals that grow over time, plus 13 paid holidays.