Heavy Equipment Operator Rural Collection

Job Description

Description:

Heavy Equipment Operator - Rural Collections

Laurens, SCDescription

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

GRADE:114

PAY: 19.50

Laurens County Government

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of heavyequipment to maintain county facilities, roads and rights of way.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Sufficient experience in understanding 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 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.

The work schedule standard is Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Possible on-call evenings/nights and weekends for emergency-related work.Requirements:

Job Requirements:

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.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (Class ACDL/with air brakes) issued by the State of South Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Must pass drug screening test before employment and submit to random drug tests as per Laurens County policies and procedures.

Laurens County is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and inequality. We recruit, employ, train, and promote our personnel regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.

Full-time