Senior Equipment Operator – Public Works (CDL A)

Aiken County (SC); Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Aiken County (SC) seeks a skilled maintenance worker to assist in the upkeep of roads, bridges, streets, sidewalks, curbs and drainage systems. You may install and maintain street signs and related items while performing landscaping and grounds work on site.

The role requires operating cutback equipment, bush hogs, rollers, end loaders, and a backhoe, with leadership duties when the crew is short-handed. A valid CDL Class A is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two to four years of experience in public works construction and maintenance operations and/or heavy equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess a valid state CDL Class A.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the maintenance of all roads and bridges throughout the County as assigned.
• May include streets, sidewalks, curbs, drainage systems, and the installation and maintenance of street signs, markers and related items.
• Performs landscaping and grounds keeping work as required on job site.
• Operates all cutback equipment, bush hog, roller and end loader.
• Operates hand and power tools.
• Operates a backhoe and act as lead man when crew is alone.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoe operation

End loader

Bush hog

Roller

Hand tools

Power tools

Crew leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

End loader

Bush hog

Roller

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Aiken County (SC) seeks a skilled maintenance worker to assist in the upkeep of roads, bridges, streets, sidewalks, curbs and drainage systems. You may install and maintain street signs and related items while performing landscaping and grounds work on site.

The role requires operating cutback equipment, bush hogs, rollers, end loaders, and a backhoe, with leadership duties when the crew is short-handed. A valid CDL Class A is mandatory.