Heavy Equipment Operator III - Aerial Platform Worker

Horry County Government; Conway (SC); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Horry County Government in Conway, SC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator III to operate a range of heavy construction equipment to support the county's roads and drainage systems. Responsibilities include grading, asphalt patching, ditching, and transporting materials while following safety protocols and reporting to the Road Maintenance Supervisor III/ Construction Superintendent.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of heavy equipment operation experience or related field.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow safety regulations.

Responsabilités

• Operate a variety of heavy construction equipment to support roads and drainage maintenance.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and complete maintenance reports.
• Transport materials to job sites and respond to work orders promptly.
• Assist in grading, paving, ditching, and bridge-related tasks as needed.

Connaissances

Heavy equipment operation

Surveying instruments

Maintenance on equipment

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Surveying instruments

Hydro seeder

Chain saw

Transit

Description du poste

Under limited supervision the, Heavy Equipment Operator III is responsible for operating 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, asphalt patching, 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 Road Maintenance Supervisor III/ Construction Superintendent.

• Operates heavy machinery with limited supervision and performing a high level of skill to accomplish a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks, including gathering and transporting materials, building and maintaining bridges, grading and compacting roads, paving roads, digging drainage ditches, installing storm drains/ tile, repairing roads and driveways, removing trees and vegetation adjacent to roads, building and installing catch basins, etc. Equipment may include backhoe, front end loader, bush hog, motor grader, roller, trucks, tractor, crane, excavator, pan, etc.
• Uses various surveying instruments to take measurements.
• Utilizes various types of tools as necessary to perform road maintenance and construction duties including 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 on department vehicles and equipment.
• Completes vehicle and equipment maintenance reports indicating when service was performed and repairs were needed.
• Receives work orders and completes jobs in a timely manner as prescribed 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, calculating project costs and estimate time and equipment required to complete tasks, etc.
• Performs related duties as may be required.

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) 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.