Heavy Equipment Operator (Roads and Bridges)

Pay: $19.89/hour

FLSA: Non - Exempt

Department: Roads & Bridges

This document is not a contract of employment. Employment is at-will.

Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

The information contained within this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of heavy equipment to maintain county facilities, roads, and rights of way.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates a bulldozer to redistribute material and clear areas and rights-of-way.
• Operates a front-end loader to load trucks and move material.
• Operates a backhoe, track hoe, Grade all, or any excavator to dig ditches, lay pipes, and clear drainage systems. Is responsible for proper installation of drainage systems without supervision.
• Operates a motor grader to shape gravel roads, ditches, and rights of way.
• Patches paved roads using any variety of methods including patching machine.
• Operates a lowboy to transport equipment.
• Operates equipment and supervises the laying of asphalt.
• Operates a dump truck to haul material.
• Operates equipment without supervision to clean and shape ditches to proper grade
• Installs driveway pipes and cross drains
• Maintains equipment to include all types of preventative maintenance as well as repair and replacement of parts
• Assists in reconstructing county bridges
• Performs daily check of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• May be required to performs all the job duties of lower grade road department positions
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, with experience in maintaining facilities; or equivalent experience or knowledge in areas such as landscaping, general maintenance, and/or general construction
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for two to five years.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Abilities to adapt, plan and perform maintenance under changing conditions
• Knowledge of and ability to operate small engines and hand tools
• Have good customer service, oral and written communication skills
• Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Possible on call evenings, nights and weekends for emergency related work
• Must pass drug screening test prior to employment and submit to random drug tests as per Laurens County policies and procedures
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver’s license (Class A CDL/with air brakes) issued by the State of South Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.