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Equipment Operator I, II, or III

Charleston County Government
SC 29405, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

We are looking for qualified operators to join our team! We offer competitive salary, a great benefit package, four day workweek (rain or shine), and training and advancement opportunities! This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light, medium, and/or heavy-sized construction equipment to include routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and possible assistance in repair of assigned equipment. Tasks include but are not limited to maintenance and construction of Charleston County open and closed stormwater drainage systems, and street and sidewalks.  Starting salary is based upon experience and other job specific qualifications as well as demonstrated skill level.


EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I          HIRING HOURLYRANGE:  $22.53 - $23.21

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II         HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $23.91 - $24.63

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III        HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25.36 – $26.12

(Salary dependent upon applicant's experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)


Must have valid SC Driver's License and clean driving record. Must obtain a valid SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within six (6) months of employment.  

                        

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Requires high school diploma (or GED) supplemented by a minimum one year to four years of work experience in the operation of medium, heavy, and complex construction equipment required for different operator position levels.  

 

*           Equipment Operator I – have some minor equipment operation experience and a good understanding of how machinery operates Loader and farm tractor operators a plus. Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn new equipment skills.

 

*           Equipment Operator II – proficient on at least two of the following pieces of heavy equipment: backhoe, excavator, motorgrader, dozer, and able to operate the remaining pieces to include loader and farm tractor at an intermediate skill level. Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn new equipment skills.

 

*           Equipment Operator III – proficient on at least three of the following pieces of heavy equipment: backhoe, excavator, motorgrader, dozer, and able to operate the remaining pieces to include loader and farm tractor at an intermediate skill level. Ability to shoot grades, set grade hubs and reference stakes for construction/maintenance jobs, read civil design drawings, and lead a small team of co-workers in the completion of job tasks. Self-motivated, and a strong desire to learn new equipment skills.

 

Must have valid SC Driver's License and clean driving record. Must obtain a valid SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within six (6) months of employment.  

 

Salary : $23 - $26

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