Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary

$51,013.58 - $67,912.79 Annually

Location

Water and Sanitation Main Office, 212 Oakley Plantation Drive, Moncks Corner

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01864

Department

Solid Waste Disposal

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position typically provides performance of specialized skilled work in the operation of a variety of complex motorized heavy equipment used in the disposal of refuse at the County landfill. Must be able to deal courteously and effectively with fellow employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates equipment such as front-end loader, articulating dump truck, excavator, compactor, bulldozer, scraper and motorized pan to spread, pack and cover refuse and debris and other related tasks.
• Constructs and prepares new and undeveloped areas for future landfill sites including grading, seeding and policing the site for erosion control and beautification purposes.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Installs drainage pipes at new and completed sites to ensure proper drainage.
• Maintains an accurate record/log of work performed.
• Performs clearing of roadways.
• Assists with storm cleanup.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of related equipment operating experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license for South Carolina with safe driving record.

Operator 2:

• Two (2) years of related equipment operating experience;
• Must be proficient in the operation of at least three (3) of the following pieces of equipment: articulating dump truck, front end loader, excavator, compactor, road sweeper, bulldozer, pan, and motor grader;

Operator 3:

• Three (3) years of related equipment operating experience.
• Must be proficient in the operation of at least six (6) of the following pieces of equipment: articulating dump truck, front end loader, excavator, compactor, road sweeper, bulldozer, pan, and motor grader.
• Must have and maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License Class B for South Carolina with safe driving record;
• Must have SCDHEC Landfill Supervisor Certification;

Special Requirements:

• Departmental testing may be administered during interview.
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and organize, plan and execute these instructions.
• Ability to use or repair small, medium and heavy equipment and machinery.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to reach, pull and push with hands and arms; stand; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ninety-five (95) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. Employees assigned to work at the Landfill are required to work forty (40) hours per week, on a rotating work schedule to include weekends and holidays. Landfill hours are 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday and Saturday 7:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours, weekends and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

• Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Personal Leave
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program

01

Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have one (1) year of related experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Address 1003 HIGHWAY 52

MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina, 29461

Phone 843-719-4163

Website http://www.berkeleycountysc.gov