About us

York County is located in the beautiful South Piedmont region of South Carolina. Less than a 30-minute drive to Charlotte, NC, York County is home to nearly 295,000 residents and is the fastest-growing county in South Carolina and one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Encompassing approximately 682 square miles, the County has a diverse landscape including rural areas, small charming towns, a rapidly growing progressive urban region, luxurious lakefront neighborhoods, and family-friendly communities. The County has nine municipalities, including the County seat of York and the County’s largest city, Rock Hill.

Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

About the Department: The Public Works Department is comprised of eight divisions that fall under the direction of the Public Works Director. Each division provides an important service to the citizens of York County and contributes to the quality of life experienced by those who live in our county. Of those eight divisions, Road Maintenance maintains approximately 700 miles of roadway under the County’s jurisdiction.

About our opportunity

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time (40 hours per week), Heavy Equipment Operator I. The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment in the maintenance of the York County Public Works services; and to maintain and perform minor repairs on equipment and machinery.Motor Grader experience a plus!
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Or Tuesday – Friday 7:00 AM – 5:30 with occasional overtime available. Our crews work four (4) ten-hour shifts per week and have 3-day weekends!!!
Projected Hiring Range: $20.20 - $25.25 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniforms and all gear
• safety supplies
• $175.00 steel toe boot allowance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of landfill maintenance tasks using vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery, including compacting garbage, hauling waste, blading roads, grading roads, moving dirt, digging drainage ditches and terraces, spreading soil and stone, cutting grass, packing road and dumping pads, etc.
• Performs a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks using heavy equipment and machinery, including but not limited to grading and paving roads and parking lots, scraping roads, constructing and repairing bridges, constructing barricades, constructing convenience centers for garbage disposal, patching roads, mending fences, installing asphalt, placing stone, landscaping, sowing grass and mowing grass on rights-of-way, cutting and removing trees and debris from rights-of-way, installing road signs, digging ditches, laying drainage pipes, etc.
• Operates heavy vehicles and equipment to load, haul or move materials, dirt and debris; drives a truck to transport heavy equipment and required materials and tools to job sites. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this required task.
• Hauls white goods to recycling centers. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this essential task.
• Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs of equipment, machinery, and tools; inspects equipment regularly for proper and safe operating condition.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls as required; works on call for duty in inclement weather conditions and on holidays as necessary.
• Maintains an assigned area of graveled and paved roads; ensures they are kept smooth and properly surfaced.
• Maintains drainage ditches; clears debris as necessary.
• Repairs wash-outs in roads during severe weather conditions.
• Drives a County truck to transport heavy equipment and required materials and tools to job sites.
• Removes animal carcasses from roadways and rights-of-way.
• Operates trucks, dump trucks, motor grader, bull dozer, back hoe, front end loader, asphalt roller, track hoe, earth mover, straw blower, crack sealer machine, limb cutter, fork lift, skid steer, asphalt patching and paving machines, street sweeper, asphalt cutter, paint sprayer machine, mud pumps, generator, chain saws; uses mechanic’s tools, various hand tools; exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of assigned equipment and tools; operates two-way radio.
• Prepares and submits daily and monthly work reports; completes work orders.
• Stones, scrapes, and ditches gravel roads. Conducts asphalt repairs.
• Installs and repairs guardrail in accordance with SCDOT guidelines.
• Sets up road construction sites to control traffic flow during work based on the guidelines set by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, municipalities, counties, and contractors. May work as traffic control flag man.
• Assists workers in other divisions with maintenance tasks as necessary.
• Performs duties in accordance with all division policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About you

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of operating heavy or light duty equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Class B Commercial driver’s license.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must complete confined space and competent person training per OSHA guidelines.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs very heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 50 to 75 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.