CDL Driver/ Heavy Equipment Operator, Roads and Bridges

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking a versatile CDL Equipment Operator to transport vital materials and assist in the maintenance of county roads and bridges. In this role, you will operate a variety of machinery – from haul trucks to front-end loaders – while performing essential laboring and preventive maintenance tasks to keep our infrastructure safe and efficient.

• Material Transport & Spreading: Safely operate CDL vehicles to haul and spread gravel, dirt, and asphalt.
• Equipment Operation: Utilize front-end loaders, steel wheel rollers, and patching machines for road construction and ditching.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct daily fluid/safety checks and perform routine maintenance to ensure equipment longevity.

• PEBA Health/Dental/Vision Coverage options
• 13 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick time
• State Retirement

Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

The information contained within this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.

• Experience: Maintaining facilities, knowledge in areas such as landscaping, general maintenance and/or general construction
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Skill Highlight: Ability to adapt, plan, and perform maintenance under changing conditions, Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Licenses/Certifications: Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver’s license issued by the state of SC (Class A, Class B CDL with air brakes). Clean driving record and the ability to maintain insurability.