Equipment Operator II

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain and repair paved and unpaved County roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, ditches, catch basins and storm drainage systems.
• Operates heavy equipment to maintain public rights‑of‑way.
• Operates heavy equipment to assist other divisions and departments as necessary, including but not limited to maintaining County landfills.
• May operate dump trucks and other trucks, backhoes, slope mower and asphalt paving machine.
• Manually loads/unloads materials onto vehicles; transports equipment and materials to/from work sites.
• 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 supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• May provide instruction to new crew members as assigned.
• Maintains accurate and complete work records as required.

• High school diploma, GED equivalent, or specialized vocational training.
• Valid state commercial driver’s license (Class “A” or Class “B”) with appropriate endorsements.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of relevant experience.

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.