Roadway Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL Required)

Laurens County Government; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County Government is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain and repair county roads. Operate bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, patching machines, and dump trucks to move material and shape drainage. The role includes installing pipes and performing roadside maintenance.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read, write and do basic math, and a valid CDL Class A with air brakes. Routine on-call for emergencies, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Two to five years experience in a related field or apprenticeship/internship recommended.
• Must lift up to 70 lbs and perform maintenance tasks.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid CDL Class A with air brakes.
• Drug screening required prior to employment and random tests as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Operates a bulldozer to redistribute material and clear areas and rights-of-way.
• Operates a front-end loader to load trucks and move material.
• Operates backhoe, track hoe, or excavator to dig ditches and lay pipe; maintains drainage.
• Operates a motor grader to shape gravel roads and ditches.
• Patches paved roads using a patching machine and other methods.
• Operates a lowboy to transport equipment.
• Assists in laying asphalt and operates a dump truck to haul material.
• Operates equipment to clean and shape ditches to proper grade.
• Installs driveway pipes and cross drains; performs preventative maintenance.
• May perform duties of lower-grade road department positions and participate in related tasks.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Customer service

Oral communication

Written communication

CDL A familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Small engines

Hand tools

Patching machine

Dump trucks

Loader operations

Job description

Laurens County Government is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain and repair county roads. Operate bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, patching machines, and dump trucks to move material and shape drainage. The role includes installing pipes and performing roadside maintenance.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read, write and do basic math, and a valid CDL Class A with air brakes. Routine on-call for emergencies, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential overtime.