Heavy Equipment Operator

Job TitleGeneral Statement of JobUnder close supervision, operates several types of specialized and heavy construction and maintenance equipment requiring a high degree of skill and attention. Performs skilled and general labor as required when not operating equipment. Provides guidance and leadership to Trades Workers and others. Trains new employees in the operation and care of equipment.Minimum Training and ExperienceEducation: High school diploma or GEDExperience: Two years of experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment and performing related skilled workCertifications: Valid commercial driver's license at hirePreferred:Note: The City retains the right to determine equivalencies. Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.Physical RequirementsMust be physically able to operate dump trucks, tractors, dresser loader, rollers, motor grader, backhoe, track hoe, carpentry, masonry and asphalt tools, and numerous other small tools and equipment. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of twenty pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.Essential Job FunctionsIs responsible for the safe and effective operation of various types of heavy equipment in the performance of construction and maintenance projects such as motor grader, rubber tire backhoe, track backhoe, front-end loader, etc.Operates equipment for performing duties such as precision grading, highway construction surveying, differential leveling, topographic surveying, etc.Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as needed; performs scheduled maintenance; checks fluids, oils and grease as specified; and reports any major equipment problems as required.Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of Trades Workers and Motor Equipment Operators.Uses rough carpentry, masonry and concrete finishing skills to complete new construction and maintenance.Operates and maintains a vactor truck.Maintains maps on City storm drainage.Cleans storm drainpipe and catch basins.Utilizes various hand tools in the performance of the job such as shovels, saws, mixer, drill, torch, concrete tools, etc.Observes traffic control and safety devices as necessary to ensure safe working conditions and procedures.Prepares necessary reports and logs as required by the department.On call, available 24 hours on a rotating basis.Additional Job FunctionsInspects asphalt, storm sewers, and road bases.Assists Police in traffic control and barricades.Assists crew with the placement of drainage pipe and asphalt, and construction of catch basins; assists the crew with street construction and maintenance.Serves as Crew Leader when necessary.Assists in the training of Motor Equipment Operators.Runs paving machine.Performs general and skilled labor in expediting specific duties when not operating equipment.Assists in various types of duties in the sign shop.Assists in the maintenance of bridge maintenance and repairs.Performs other related duties as required.BenefitsHealth & Wellness Employee Health Center (EHC) The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city's health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays. Wellness Benefit The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city's health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace. Participating in the WIP provides the benefits of: Saving money on insurance premiums Earning up to $505 in HRA funds Being proactive about your health Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low Health Insurance (In-network) $1,000 individual deductible $3,000 family deductible Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay Health insurance deductions below Per Pay Period Plans - Wellness Participant - Wellness Non-Participant Employee - $0.00 - $42.00 Employee/Child - $68.00 - $102.00 Employee/Spouse - $123.00 - $204.00 Family - $169.00 - $277.00 Dental Insurance Preventative services covered at 100% in-network Major services covered at 50% in-network Annual maximum of $1,750 Prescription Benefits $10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary Mail order and specialty pharmacy available Vision Care $225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay Aquatic & Fitness Center The CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction Other Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Insurance Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Holidays and Leave Paid Holidays New Year's Day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Day Four floating holidays (two personal) Vacation Leave Years of Service - Regular FT 0 to 5 - 80 hours each year 5 to 10 - 120 hours each year 10 or More - 160 hours each year Sick Time 80 hours annually on January 1st Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year Holiday Bonus Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus Employee Tenure Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus) Retirement Retirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met. General Retirement General Employees* are enrolled in a 401(a) account upon hire. The account is funded by contributions made by the employee and the City. City contributes 8% of employee's salary & employee contributes a mandatory 2% Vesting: 5 years of service Supplemental Retirement 457 Plan Designed for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include: Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergency For general employees*, the City will match contributions up to 6% of salary after 2 years of full-time employment. Roth IRA Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals. General Employee*—Additional Term Life Mandatory coverage Employee benefit—1x annual salary Coverage can be purchased for spouse or children $10,000/$5,000 Disclaimer: The City reserves the right to modify or eliminate, determine eligibility changes and/or revise employee benefits plans, premiums, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice. Nothing described herein creates a contract. Programs are subject to annual appropriations, policies and benefits, and plan descriptions.