What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator I position at Beaufort County South Carolina?
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.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.
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.
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.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.
- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
- Over one month and up to and including three months of related experience.
- May require:
- OSHA Training
- Flagger Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Commercial Driver’s License
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
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.
Salary : $21 - $27
