Heavy Equipment Operator II w/o CDL - Road Maintenance

Horry County, (SC); Conway (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator II to support road maintenance and drainage improvements. You will operate backhoe, loader, and other equipment, perform grade work, patch asphalt, and haul materials while following safety protocols.

Under supervision, you will perform routine maintenance, receive and complete work orders, and assist with seasonal tasks. A valid Class D license is required and 1–3 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience operating heavy equipment or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery to perform road construction and maintenance tasks such as grading, ditching, and material transport.
• Completes routine maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Receives work orders and completes tasks in a timely manner under supervision.
• Performs duties like laying blocks, paving shoulders, and other seasonal tasks as directed.
• Maintains safety and communicates effectively with crew members.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Skid steer

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 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Class D Drivers License required.