Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

About us

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

About the Department : The Public Works Department is comprised of eight divisions that fall under the direction of the Public Works Director and Assistant Director. Of those eight divisions, Road Maintenance maintains county roads. We believe that by working together, we become empowered and are able to meet the goals set for our department.

About our opportunity

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt Lead Heavy Equipment Operator with the Public Works Department, Road Maintenance division. The purpose of this position is to operate and supervise the operation of a variety of heavy equipment in support of the York County Public Works divisions and services; to maintain and perform minor repairs on equipment and machinery, and to perform related work as required. The scope of this position is to a ssist in supervising and performing a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks using heavy equipment and machinery, including but not limited to grading and paving roads and parking lots, scraping roads, constructing and repairing bridges, constructing barricades, patching roads, installing asphalt, placing stone, landscaping, etc. Asphalt experience is a plus!
Successful candidate must be able to complete a background check, driving record check, and a drug screen.

Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. May be required to work occasional overtime to meet productivity demands.

Projected Hiring Range/Pay Grade 113: $22.49 - $26.80 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• All employees receive uniforms
• safety supplies
• $175.00 steel toe boot allowance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Assists in supervising and performs a variety of landfill maintenance tasks using vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery, including compacting garbage, hauling waste, blading roads, grading roads, moving dirt, digging drainage ditches and terraces, spreading soil and stone, cutting grass, packing road and dumping pads, etc.
• Assists in supervising and performs a variety of road construction and maintenance tasks using heavy equipment and machinery, including but not limited to grading and paving roads and parking lots, scraping roads, constructing and repairing bridges, constructing barricades, constructing convenience centers for garbage disposal, patching roads, mending fences, installing asphalt, placing stone, landscaping, sowing grass and mowing grass on rights-of-way, cutting and removing trees and debris from rights-of-way, installing road signs, digging ditches, laying drainage pipes, etc.
• Maintains an assigned area of graveled and paved roads; ensures they are kept smooth and properly surfaced.
• Maintains drainage ditches; clears debris as necessary.
• Repairs wash-outs in roads during severe weather conditions.
• Removes animal carcasses from roadways and rights-of-way.
• Operates heavy vehicles and equipment to load, haul or move materials, dirt and debris; drives a truck to transport heavy equipment from site to site as well as materials and tools. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this required task.
• Operates trucks, dump trucks, motor grader, bull dozer, back hoe, front end loader, asphalt roller, track hoe, earth mover, straw blower, crack sealer machine, limb cutter, fork lift, skid steer, asphalt patching and paving machines, street sweeper, asphalt cutter, paint sprayer machine, mud pumps, generator, chain saws; uses mechanics tools, various hand tools; exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of assigned equipment and tools; operates two-way radio.
• Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs of equipment, machinery and tools; inspects equipment regularly for proper and safe operating condition.
• Transports workers to and from job sites as needed, which requires the ability to drive and operate a vehicle.
• Trains operators in road and landfill construction and maintenance techniques, equipment operation and applicable safety standards and protocols.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls as required; works on call for duty in inclement weather conditions and on holidays as necessary.
• Performs duties in accordance with all division policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Prepares and submits daily and monthly work reports.
• Attends training, and workshops as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Manages inventory, property, or loss control; responsible for tools and equipment used by the employees.

About you

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Class A, Commercial drivers license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must possess CPR / FIRST AID, OSHA Training (Competent Person, Confined Space, and Excavation and Trenching) or the ability to obtain.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 35 to 50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Work Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.