EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SENIOR

Essential Job Functions

• Operates light and heavy equipment and trucks to excavate and compact earth, load/unload materials, move/haul materials, maintain City properties, cut down trees, install pipe, construct roads, and perform other general or specialized functions of various City departments.
• Operates dump trucks and other trucks, motor graders, bull dozers, bob cats, front-end loaders, skid steers, bush hogs, back hoes, compactors, trailers, tractors, low boys, trenchers, etc.
• Loads/unloads materials onto vehicles.
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Uses welding and cutting torches as needed in equipment maintenance.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• Affords assistance to co-workers with various duties as required.
• Maintains accurate and complete work records as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class B Driver’s License.