Stormwater Equipment Operator III

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County seeks an experienced operator to perform heavy equipment operations for the installation, maintenance, and repair of county infrastructure and properties. You will work independently or with a crew, ensuring safety and quality in every task.

The role may involve leading activities in the absence of supervision and training entry-level staff on essential equipment operations, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards and contributing to efficient public works operations.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED.
• Over two years and up to four years of operating heavy equipment.
• CDL and a valid driver's license with acceptable driving history are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy vehicles and equipment for installation, maintenance and repair of County infrastructure and properties.
• Maintain and repair assigned areas, working independently or in crews.
• Lead in the absence of a supervisor and provide training to entry-level staff.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory requirements are followed during tasks.
• Inspect completed work for proper operation and adherence to work orders.
• Assist with site safety setup, traffic control, and utility locates as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Lead work capacity

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

OSHA Training

Flagger Certification

Defensive Driving

CPR/First Aid Certification

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Valid state driver's license

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide skilled vehicle and equipment operation in the installation, maintenance and repair tasks associated with County infrastructure development and public properties management. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Examples of Duties

• Works independently or as part of a work crew in installation, maintenance and repair activities in the management and care of County infrastructure and properties.
• Operates heavy vehicles and equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair functions associated with the assigned functional area.
• Within area of assignment, operates equipment including back-hoes, loaders, mowers, chippers, sweepers, dozers, draglines, forklifts, graders, stripers, rollers, loaders, trenchers, and heavy equipment/trucks.
• Participates in work-site safety set-up, to include setting barricades and cones, prepping for excavation, assisting with utility locates, prepping for confined space entry, performing traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards.
• Identifies potential hazards for the general public during installation, maintenance and repair projects; determines appropriate equipment operating procedures accordingly.
• Participates in the restoration of streets, landscapes, grounds, landfill areas and other properties disturbed or altered by service operations.
• Conducts various incidental tasks to support efficient functioning of the unit, including customer service, general facilities/grounds maintenance.
• Ensures the safe and proper operation of tools, vehicles and equipment; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects completed work for proper operation, adherence to work orders, and safety.
• Functions in a lead worker capacity in the event of absence of a supervisor or as directed.
• Provides training in equipment operations and essential job skills for entry-level and lesser skilled and knowledgeable equipment operations staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of operating heavy equipment.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• OSHA Training
• Flagger Certification
• Defensive Driving
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Commercial Driver's License
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• deferred compensation plans
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• long-term & short-term disability
• holidays
• vacation
• sick leave