Light Equipment Operator

Laurens County; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County is seeking a candidate responsible for operating a variety of light equipment to maintain department facilities, roads, and rights-of-way. Responsibilities include operating a front-end loader, mowing tractor, and maintaining county bridges.

The position requires performing daily checks on equipment and may involve on-call duties for emergency-related work. This role is essential for ensuring the maintenance of county infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to load trucks and move materials.
• Operate a mowing tractor.
• Patch pavement using tar and gravel patching machine.
• Assist in the installation of driveway pipes and cross drains.
• Perform daily checks of oil and fluid levels on equipment.
• Inspect bridges and pipes on a regular schedule.

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This position is responsible for operating a variety of light equipment to maintain department facilities as well as county roads and rights-of-way.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Basic operation of a front‑end loader to load trucks and move materials.
• Operates a mowing tractor.
• Patches pavement using tar and gravel patching machine.
• Operates steel wheel roller to assist in the compaction of gravel or asphalt.
• Assists in the installation of driveway pipes and cross drains.
• Assists in the maintenance of county bridges.
• Performs daily checks of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.
• Inspects bridges and pipes on a regular schedule or after heavy rains.
• Performs duties such as repairing and erecting signs and cleaning pipes.
• Removes debris and trees from roads after storms.
• Possible on‑call evenings, nights, and weekends for emergency‑related work.
• May be required to perform all the job duties of a lower grade road department.