Equipment Operator II

Richland County

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PW Roads and Drainage Maintenance Shop Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.  Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

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.

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 the 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.

Maintains accurate and complete work records as required.

May operate dump trucks and other equipment.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:

Requires high school diploma, GED equivalent or specialized vocational training.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements or obtain CDL permit (3) months after date of hire. Must obtain CDL (Class “B”) with appropriate endorsements (6) months after date of hire. Total (3) months for Permit (3) months for CDL   license (Class A or B).

Must possess CDL license to be hired as Equipment Operator I, Without CDL license you will be considered a maintenance worker.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires over six months and up to and including one year.

About this role

Summary

Operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain roads, sidewalks, storm systems; performs manual tasks and routine maintenance.

Job title

Equipment Operator II

Experience level

over six months up to and including one year

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

PW Roads and Drainage Maintenance Shop, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL)CDL endorsementsinspect equipmentroutine maintenance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

heavy equipmentroad maintenancemanual handlingsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site