HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I (NORTHERN BUREAU)

Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks for various public works and infrastructure projects and activities; drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other County property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; and monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public. Drives single, tandem, and tri-axle dump trucks or brush trucks in order to transport and haul materials between original and final destinations for use in maintenance and construction projects. Positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or dumping of materials; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load; operates dumping mechanism to dump materials at appropriate locations; and operates truck and dumping mechanism simultaneously to spread materials along prescribed path to required specifications. High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience in equipment operation, roads construction and maintenance, or related public works infrastructure experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. A valid South Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred and a valid medical card as well as appropriate endorsements.

Code : 2094-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : NORTHERN BUREAU

Posting Start : 11/17/2025

Posting End : 12/31/2025

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.75