EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

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General Description:

The purpose of this job is to operate heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance of road and bridge. May require light truck operation, a variety of light, moderately heavy and heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of municipal streets, grounds and other County properties as designated.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Operates light and medium trucks, dump trucks, light mowing equipment and all other tractor drawn implements, all earth and asphalt compaction equipment, wood chipper and either a side mount boom mower, backhoe or motor grader.
• Performs labor needed to maintain roads, bridges, drainage ditches, piping, curbing and guttering, driveways and shoulders.
• Uses tools including shovels, pneumatic tools, hot/cold pressure washers, power tools, carpenter tools, bush knives, post hole diggers, power tamps and jack hammers.
• Trains in the operation of motor graders, backhoes and tractors with boom mower.
• Prepares reports as required such as maintenance and weekly reports.
• Conducts general duties including maintaining equipment and facilities, assistance in staking and grade setting of new projects.
• Provides assistance in emergency situations when necessary during after hours or inclement weather conditions.
• Provides professional and courteous customer service at all times to in-house staff and general public either by telephone, electronically, or face to face.
• Inspect inbound material to ensure they meet Class II Landfill specifications.
• Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Requires at least one (1) year of experience in the safe operation of heavy equipment and light and medium trucks; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Demands:

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

bright/dim light; dusts and pollen.

extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions.

extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.

vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors.

traffic; moving machinery.

electrical shock; heights.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain valid state Commercial Driver's License
• Online training in landfill and transfer station with first week of employment

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Position : 1338

Code : 600-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : SOLID WASTE

Group : REGULAR NO

Job Family : SOLID WASTE/LANDFILL

Job Class : EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Posting Start : 09/28/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

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Salary: $42,749.00

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