Heavy Equipment Operator & Streets & Drainage Lead

City of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Ocean Drive Beach (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Myrtle Beach seeks a skilled Motor Equipment Operator to operate and maintain heavy construction equipment in city projects. Responsibilities include precision grading, highway surveying, and storm drainage work, with CDL required at hire.

Leadership duties include guiding Trades Workers and overseeing on-site operations. The role requires physical ability to lift heavy loads, work under supervision, and participate in training of new staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment
• Valid CDL at hire required
• Must meet city equivalency notes as applicable

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely on construction and maintenance projects (motor grader, backhoe, loader, etc.)
• Perform precision grading, surveying support, and related tasks
• Service, maintain, and adjust equipment; report major problems
• Plan, assign, and review work of trades workers and operators
• Use carpentry, masonry, and concrete finishing skills for new construction
• Operate and maintain a vactor truck; maintain storm drainage maps
• Clean storm drainpipes and catch basins; use hand tools as needed
• Observe traffic control and safety procedures at all times
• Prepare required reports and logs; be on-call 24 hours on rotation

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Safety adherence

Education

Two years experience operating heavy construction equipment

High school diploma or GED

CDL at hire

Job description

City of North Myrtle Beach seeks a skilled Motor Equipment Operator to operate and maintain heavy construction equipment in city projects. Responsibilities include precision grading, highway surveying, and storm drainage work, with CDL required at hire.

Leadership duties include guiding Trades Workers and overseeing on-site operations. The role requires physical ability to lift heavy loads, work under supervision, and participate in training of new staff.