Heavy Equipment Operator I - Landfill

Heavy Equipment Operator I

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement – York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement – York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated - strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity - do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable - ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly - service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

About Our Opportunity

We are hiring a full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt Heavy Equipment Operator I with the Landfill. The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment in the support of the York County Public Works; and to maintain and perform minor repairs on equipment and machinery.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 111: $20.40 - $24.48 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM with overtime available depending on department needs. Rotational Saturday work from 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM. All Solid Waste Disposal employees are placed in rotation to work on Saturdays and average 2 Saturdays each month. Solid Waste Disposal employees are essential employees which requires working during inclement weather conditions.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks using vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery, including but not limited to grading and paving roads and parking lots, scraping roads, constructing barricades, patching roads, mending fences, constructing and repairing sidewalks, installing asphalt or concrete, placing stone, landscaping, sowing grass and mowing grass on rights-of-way, cutting and removing trees and debris from rights-of-way, installing road signs, digging ditches, laying drainage pipes, hauling waste, etc.
• Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment, commercial vehicles/truck and hand tools; exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of assigned equipment and tools; operates two-way radio.
• Operates heavy vehicles and equipment to load, haul or move materials, dirt and debris; drives a truck to transport heavy equipment and required materials and tools to job sites. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this essential task.
• Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs of equipment, machinery, and tools; inspects equipment regularly for proper and safe operating condition.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls as required; works on call for duty in inclement weather conditions and on holidays as necessary.
• Prepares and submits daily and monthly work reports; completes work orders.
• Sets up road construction sites to control traffic flow during work based on the guidelines set by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, municipalities, counties, and contractors. May work as traffic control flag man.
• Assists workers in other County Departments and divisions with maintenance tasks as necessary.
• Performs duties in accordance with all division policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About You

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of operating heavy or light duty equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Class B Commercial driver's license.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs very heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 50 to 75 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.