Equipment Operator III - Road Department

• Knowledge and ability to operate equipment to include but not limited to backhoe, front end loader, bush hog, bulldozer, crawler loader, motor grader, trucks, tractor, crane, slope mowers and mowers.
• Utilizes various types of machinery and tools as necessary to perform road maintenance and construction duties, including a chain saw, weed eater, hand tools, mechanic's tools, and a two-way radio.
• Safely load, unload and transport heavy equipment to job sites.
• Receives work orders and completes jobs in a timely manner as prescribed by the department. Completes vehicle and equipment maintenance inspection and indicates when service and repairs are needed. Issues are reported to the supervisor.
• Assists in traffic control for the job site, zone set-up and placement of construction signs and barricades for employees and public safety.
• Assists with directing traffic at job sites using paddle signs or flags.
• Performs related work with various other department duties as assigned.

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• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Two years of heavy equipment operation experience or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Physically able to operate a variety of types of machines and heavy equipment including motor grader, tractor, backhoe, trucks, bushhogs, and various general maintenance equipment
• Successful completion of heavy equipment skill set assessment provided by Greenwood County Public Works.
• Valid Class A SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Why Work for Greenwood County?
Along with a four-day workweek, Greenwood County offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Monday–Thursday work schedule
• PEBA health insurance benefits
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS)
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Stable local government employment
• An opportunity to serve the Greenwood County community and make a visible difference