Light Equipment Operator

Job Description

Description:

Light Equipment Operator

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.

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. Laurens County is an equal opportunity employer.

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

FSLA: Non-exempt

PAY GRADE: 106

PAY: $15.42

JOB TITLE: Light Equipment Operator

DEPARTMENT: Roads & Bridges Department, Laurens County

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating a variety of light equipment to maintain department facilities as well as county roads and right of ways.

MAJOR DUTIES:

· Basic operation of a front-end loader to load trucks and move materials.

· Operates a mowing tractor.

· Patches pavement using tar and gravel patching machine

· Operates steel wheel roller to assist in the compaction of gravel or asphalt.

· Assists in the installation of driveway pipes and cross drains.

· Assists in the maintenance of county bridges.

· Performs daily check of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.

· Inspect bridges and pipes on a regular schedule or after heavy rains.

· Performs duties such as repairing and erecting signs and cleaning pipes.

· Removes debris and trees from roads after storms.

· Possible on-call evenings. nights, and weekends for emergency related work

· May be required to perform all the job duties of lower grade road departmentRequirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or CED 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 one to two 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 standard 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

· Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.

· CDL License NOT required for this position but encouraged for future promotions

Full-time