What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator I position at Beaufort County, SC?
Salary : $20.86 - $27.12 Hourly
Location : Beaufort
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400344
Division : Infrastructure
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 10 / 07 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to operate equipment, coordinating the maintenance, operation, and repairs. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Operates a variation of light equipment involved in construction and maintenance projects, such as rollers, graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, bulldozers, or utility tractors with shredder.
Performs preventive maintenance inspections, routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment.
Ensures adherence to safety standards when operating equipment.
Loads trucks and hauls content to required locations.
Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections and maintenance activity.
Performs preventive maintenance on the equipment.
Inspects equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
May perform other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
Performs related work as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Over one month and up to and including three months of related experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
OSHA Training
Flagger Certification
CPR / First Aid Certification
Commercial Driver's License
Supplemental Information
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.
Salary : $21 - $27
