Heavy Equipment Operator IV w/o CDL - Special Projects

City of Santa Fe Springs; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Wellness center

Gym access

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Horry County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator IV to support the maintenance and development of roads and drainage systems. This role involves operating backhoes, graders, loaders, excavators, and other equipment, performing grading, paving and ditching with limited supervision.

You will lead a crew in the supervisor’s absence, conduct routine preventative maintenance, and ensure safety compliance while working in various weather and terrain conditions.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 to 7 years of heavy equipment operation experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery on road construction and maintenance tasks.
• Use surveying instruments to take measurements and set grades.
• Lead a crew in absence of a supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Receive work orders and complete jobs per supervisor.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety consciousness

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surveying instruments

Radio communication

Job description

General Job Description

Under limited supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator IV 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, paving, 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 directly to the Construction Superintendent.

Duties for this Position

• Operates heavy machinery with limited supervision and preforming at a high level of skill to accomplish a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks, including gathering materials, building 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, trucks, tractor, excavator, roller etc.
• Uses various surveying instruments to take measurements. Able to set grade from plans or detailed sketches. Ability to lay pipe, install box culverts or construct other drainage appurtenances on grade with very limited supervision.
• Track performance on project and able to lead a crew in the absence of a supervisor.
• Utilizes various types of tools as necessary to perform road maintenance and construction duties including but not limited to: roller, 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.
• Performs duties periodically including but not limited to: laying blocks and brick, landscape and seed shoulders, pick up supplies as needed, assists in directing assigned staff, calculate project costs and estimate time and equipment required to complete tasks, etc.
• Performs related duties as may be required.

Qualifications

Position Minimum Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) to seven (7) 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 Driver’s License required.

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.