What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator Rural Collection position at Laurens County Government?
Heavy Equipment Operator - Rural Collections
Laurens, SC
Description
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
GRADE:114
PAY: 21.09
LAURENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINAJOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORJOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of heavyequipment to maintain county facilities, roads and rights of way.Requirements
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 in understanding 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 two to five years.
. Ability to lift 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.
. The 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 before employment and submit to random drug tests as per
Laurens County policies and procedures.
. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (Class A
CDL/with air brakes) issued by the State of South Carolina for the type of vehicle or
equipment operated.
