Light Equipment Operator

Lcpl; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lcpl in Laurens, South Carolina is seeking an individual responsible for operating light equipment for department facilities and maintaining roads. Tasks include operating a front-end loader, mowing tractor, and performing pavement repairs.

Potential duties involve regular inspections of equipment and bridges, removal of debris from roads, and on-call work for emergency situations. Candidates should be prepared for varied responsibilities that may extend to other road department tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader for loading and moving materials.
• Operate a mowing tractor for road maintenance.
• Patch pavement using a tar and gravel patching machine.
• Assist in the installation of driveway pipes and cross drains.
• Perform daily checks of equipment oil and fluid levels.
• Inspect bridges and pipes regularly.
• Remove debris from roads after storms.

Job description

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.

Requirements

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 check of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.
• Inspect 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 lower grade road department