Equipment Operator III - RB

Job Overview

Under occasional supervision, operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and construction of County roads, drainage systems and rights‑of‑way. Provides leadership of assigned crew members. Performs related work as required. Reports to the assigned Foreman.

Performs various tasks involved in the construction and maintenance of County roads, driveways and curbs, and the maintenance of the County’s storm water drainage system and rights‑of‑way. Operates heavy equipment to rebuild roads, cut roads and driveways, install drainage pipe, cut ditches, clear rights‑of‑way, maintain retention ponds, patch asphalt, haul, spread and compact asphalt, dirt and stone. Cleans out pipes and catch basins.

Transports equipment and materials to and from job sites.

• Operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and construction of County roads, drainage systems and rights-of-way.
• Provides leadership of assigned crew members.
• Performs related work as required and reports to the assigned Foreman.
• Performs various tasks involved in the construction and maintenance of County roads, driveways, curbs and the county’s storm water drainage system and rights-of-way.
• Operates heavy equipment to rebuild roads, cut roads and driveways, install drainage pipe, cut ditches, clear rights-of-way, maintain retention ponds, patch asphalt, haul/spread/compact asphalt, dirt and stone.
• Cleans out pipes and catch basins.
• Transports equipment and materials to and from job sites.
• Operates low boy, loaders, motor graders, rollers, bulldozers, water truck, dump trucks, jet vac and other power equipment.
• Performs routine landscaping and grounds‑keeping work as required on job sites; removes debris and trash from streets.
• Maintains assigned vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Receives and reviews work orders; prepares routine forms and records as required.
• Responds to after‑hours emergencies as required.
• Attends staff and safety meetings.
• Performs all duties in accordance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Refers to policy and procedure manuals, safety manual, maps, etc.
• Operates a telephone and two‑way radio.
• Uses hand and power tools, safety gear.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co‑workers, other County personnel, contractors, and the general public.
• Assists with new employee training as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two to three years of experience in public works construction and maintenance operations and/or heavy equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess a valid state CDL Class A driver’s license.

• Aiken County Government offers a complete benefits package to full‑time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Part‑time employees who work an average of 30 are benefit eligible.