Equipment Operator I

The purpose of the class is to learn and operate light to medium equipment and trucks to support various Public Works operations including, but not limited to, the maintenance and/or construction of County roads and stormwater systems; to collect and transport solid waste and recyclables; to maintain assigned equipment; and to perform other work as required. This class works according to set procedures under close supervision.

• Regularly operates and performs skilled motorized equipment work in support of street maintenance/repair and stormwater drainage throughout the County; performs other general or specialized functions of the Public Works Department.
• Operates equipment such as single axle dump truck, rotary mower, riding mower, chipper, small backhoe, small trencher, tractor with attachments, roller, and related equipment at a fully proficient level.
• Ensures the safety of County equipment, private property and others by following proper safety procedures, watching for overhead power lines and checking for underground utilities; checks for traffic; sets out traffic cones and signs according to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); and flags traffic as needed.
• Performs a variety of heavy manual labor, depending on area of assignment, such as: using a rake to spread asphalt or gravel; cutting out pavement with a shovel or jackhammer; cutting and clearing vegetation and debris; loading and unloading materials, supplies, or equipment; landscaping; trimming trees; clearing debris; laying blocks or brick; and performing various repair or construction projects.
• Mixes cement/concrete; performs concrete work as required.
• Transports equipment to work sites as needed.
• Performs general manual labor tasks as required.
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Uses welding and cutting torches as needed in equipment maintenance.
• Assists as required during emergency jobs, after hours and in inclement weather conditions.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• Assists co-workers with various duties as required.
• Attends training, meetings, etc., as required, to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Requires at least one (1) year of related work experience.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Thursday, 10.5hrs each day. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the following “core” work hours:
Nov-May (7am – 5:30pm) and Jun-Oct (6am-4:30pm).

Employees must work 40 hours each week to maintain fulltime status. Must be available to work holidays and weekends during emergencies. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.