Sanitation & Heavy Equipment Tech II

City of Clemson; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and holidays

Free acute medical care for employee+3

PEBA Retirement

401K and 457

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life Insurance

FSA

HSA

Job summary

The City of Clemson is seeking a Maintenance Worker II in the Sanitation department. Under regular supervision, you will operate and perform garbage collection using medium and heavy equipment and trucks, reporting to a Public Works Supervisor.

Responsibilities include operating trucks, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met while supporting public works tasks as assigned. CDL preferred; HS diploma or GED required; SC driver license required or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience with medium and heavy trucks and equipment.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license and CDL, or ability to obtain one within six months.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks in Public Works operations.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck and loads limbs and trash, delivering refuse to landfill.
• Operates trucks and heavy equipment for loading, hauling, and unloading materials.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; reports defects.
• Adheres to safety and security standards and city policies.
• Maintains service area records for billing and reporting purposes.
• Provides on-call coverage as assigned.
• Performs labor-intensive tasks such as loading/unloading, pipe work, and paving activities.
• Repairs streets/sidewalks with asphalt, cold patching materials, and concrete.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safe driving

Maintenance tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

The City of Clemson is seeking a Maintenance Worker II in the Sanitation department. Under regular supervision, you will operate and perform garbage collection using medium and heavy equipment and trucks, reporting to a Public Works Supervisor.

Responsibilities include operating trucks, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met while supporting public works tasks as assigned. CDL preferred; HS diploma or GED required; SC driver license required or obtainable within six months.