Equipment Operator III

This position performs skilled work in the operation of a variety of light to heavy automotive, construction, farm equipment, and commercial mowers for Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) facilities. Work involves operating a large and complex, heavy industrial motor equipment in the performance of assigned complex construction and maintenance activities. Performs safety inspection prior to operating equipment and monitors gauges and other equipment while in operation. Performs routine maintenance and may assist with repairs. This position also performs manual labor when not operating equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

- Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment to accomplish assigned construction and maintenance tasks.

- Loads and hauls heavy equipment and machinery on low-boy truck and trailer or other appropriate truck and trailer combinations to transport equipment.

- Performs the full range of operations with equipment such as bulldozer, front-end loader, tractor-trailer, backhoe, motor grader, and other types of heavy equipment.

- Drives trucks and delivers equipment/supplies to locations.

- Operates other equipment such as light and heavy dump truck and light tractor.

- Driving to and from different locations within the Agency.

- Conducts safety inspection, perform routine maintenance, and assists with repairs to equipment as needed.

- Follow verbal and written assignment instructions.

- Performs manual work when not operating equipment.

- Inspects equipment and/or vehicles being used and makes minor repairs or adjustments as needed.

- Assists with mowing grass and removing trees, brushes, and other vegetation when needed.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.