Light Equipment Operator

JOB TITLE: Light Equipment Operator

DEPARTMENT: Roads & Bridges Department, Laurens County

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating a variety of light equipment to maintain department facilities as well as county roads and right of ways

MAJOR DUTIES:

· Basic operation of a front-end loader to load trucks and move materials.

· Operates a mowing tractor.

· Patches pavement using tar and gravel patching machine

· Operates steel wheel roller to assist in the compaction of gravel or asphalt.

· Assists in the installation of driveway pipes and cross drains.

· Assists in the maintenance of county bridges.

· Performs daily check of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.

· Inspects bridges and pipes on a regular schedule or after heavy rains.

· Performs duties such as repairing and erecting signs and cleaning pipes.

· Removes debris and trees from roads after storms.

· Possible on-call evenings, nights, and week-ends for emergency related work

· May be required to perform all the job duties of lower grade road department positions

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or GED 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 to understand 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 one to two years.

· Ability to lift up 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

· Work schedule standard is Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Possible on call evenings, nights and week-ends for emergency related work

· Must pass drug screening test prior to employment and submit to random drug tests as per Laurens County policies and procedures

· Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

· CDL License NOT required for this position but encouraged for future promotions