Heavy Equipment Operator (Greenville)

Street Maintenance Equipment Operator

The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain street maintenance equipment and lead crews in a variety of street construction and maintenance work. This position operates a variety of heavy-duty construction equipment that requires a high level of skill and competence. Examples of equipment operated are but are not limited to, motor graders, bulldozers, vactor trucks, road asphalt rollers, dump trucks, street sweepers, and large excavators. FLSA Status : Non-Exempt.

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

• Operates heavy construction equipment in an efficient and professional manner;
• Repairs asphalt and concrete failures and utility cuts;
• Compacts asphalt pavement with road roller;
• Removes pavement and excavates underlying material;
• Completes the installation, cleaning, and repairs of basins, manholes, and storm drain pipes;
• Excavates, re-grades, cleans, and mows ditches, streams, and canals;
• Leads and assigns work to crews;
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment;
• Files reports on equipment repairs and malfunctions;
• Communicates project status daily to a supervisor;
• Operates trucks with brine tanks and salt spreaders during inclement weather; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Special Requirements

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer