Equipment Operator I, II, or III

Equipment Operator I

• Hiring Range: $22.53 - $23.21
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma (or GED) + 1-4 years of work experience in medium, heavy, and complex construction equipment operations.
• Experience: Some minor equipment operation experience and a good understanding of how machinery operates; Loader and farm tractor operators a plus.
• Skills: Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn new equipment skills.

Equipment Operator II

• Hiring Range: $23.91 - $24.63
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma (or GED) + 4+ years of work experience in medium, heavy, and complex construction equipment operations.
• Experience: Proficient on at least two of the following pieces of heavy equipment: backhoe, excavator, motorgrader, dozer, and able to operate the remaining pieces to include loader and farm tractor at an intermediate skill level.
• Skills: Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn new equipment skills.

Equipment Operator III

• Hiring Range: $25.36 – $26.12
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma (or GED) + 4+ years of work experience in medium, heavy, and complex construction equipment operations.
• Experience: Proficient on at least three of the following pieces of heavy equipment: backhoe, excavator, motorgrader, dozer, and able to operate the remaining pieces to include loader and farm tractor at an intermediate skill level.
• Additional Skills: Ability to shoot grades, set grade hubs and reference stakes for construction/maintenance jobs, read civil design drawings, and lead a small team of co-workers in the completion of job tasks.
• Skills: Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn new equipment skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Ledership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program