Equipment Operator

Overview

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.

• 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 shredders.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Ensures adherence to safety standards when operating equipment.
• Load 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.

Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.