Light Equipment Operator

Laurens County Government

Posted 2 months ago, valid for 16 days

Laurens, SC 29360, US

Competitive

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

This position involves operating various light equipment to maintain county roads and facilities.
Key responsibilities include operating a front-end loader, mowing tractor, and performing pavement patching with a tar and gravel machine.
The role requires regular inspections of bridges and pipes, as well as emergency response duties after storms.
Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in equipment operation and maintenance.
The salary for this position is $40,000 per year.

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This position is responsible for operating a variety of light equipment to maintain department facilities as well as county roads and rights-of-way.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· 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.

· Inspect 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 weekends for emergency-related work

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

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