Vehicle Operator II

Job Description

The Vehicle Operator II is responsible for operating light and heavy vehicles to accomplish and ensure efficient County road construction and maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Operates dump truck to load and haul needed materials to assigned job site.
• Transports debris from different job sites to landfill.
• Assists coworkers with hauling as needed.
• Submits daily production reports.
• Maintains roadways (cutting overhanging limbs) for assigned area.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of department vehicles and equipment.
• Completes vehicle and equipment maintenance reports, indicating when service was performed and needed repairs.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, excavator, trucks, etc.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Transports equipment to job sites as needed.
• Assists with other projects as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a high school education with one to two years of experience in heavy equipment operation or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must have valid S.C. driver’s license.
• Must have a valid S.C. Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (preferred), or Class B.
  
  

Cdl Required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 50 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 5%.
  
  

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities