What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator III position at Florence County SC?
Job Description
The Heavy Equipment Operator III is responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment to accomplish and ensure efficient County road construction and maintenance throughout Florence County.
Essential Functions:
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozer, backhoe, tractors, trucks, etc to load, pile and push various materials such as sand, gravel, earth or refuse.
- Cuts and levels new roads as well as performs maintenance to existing roads and driveways.
- Digs drainage ditches for installations of storm drains/tiles/pipe.
- Removes trees and vegetation adjacent to roadways.
- Transports equipment to job sites.
- Utilizes various types of tools including a roller, hydro seeder, chain saw, shovel, axe, post hole digger, mechanic’s tools, carpentry tools, transit, radio, etc.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on department vehicles and equipment.
- Completes vehicle and equipment maintenance reports.
- Directs and guides utility assistant.
- Oversees special projects.
- On-call once a month after hours and on weekends; however is to report for tasks as needed, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Pick up supplies as needed.
- Performs all other related duties as required.
Qualifications: Education and Work Experience
- Requires a high school education with three to five years’ experience in heavy equipment operation or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Must have valid S. C. driver’s license.
- Must possess a CDL license.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Works in dangerous conditions
- Works outside year round in all weather conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
- Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 50 lb. objects regularly.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee must have the ability to travel up to 95%.
Company Description
Vision
Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.
Mission
Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.
Benefits
- South Carolina Retirement System
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Retiree Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Onsite Employee Health Clinic
- Onsite Employee Workout Facility
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Discounted rates at local fitness facilities
