Equipment Operator at City of Forest Acres

The Equipment Operator, under general supervision, performs a variety of duties operating equipment in order to assist with the streets and grounds maintenance activities of the Public Works Department.

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  Operates front-end loader in order to assist in the maintenance and cleaning of streets and grounds.

  
  


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  May operate non-cdl trucks

  
  


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  May assist in the raking and spreading of pine straw in parks and other public areas as necessary

  
  


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  Inspects equipment; completes equipment inspection reports, and daily work reports in order to document work performed; files documents and reports.

  
  


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  Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. 

  
  

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  On days where sanitation & recycling routes are not run, complete the following duties (as directed):

  
  




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  Streets & Parks maintenance 

  
  


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  Washing of equipment

  
  


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  Provide vehicle maintenance assistance

  
  


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  Assist in the collection of debris 

  
  


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  Assist in the collection of appliances, electronics and scrap metal for recycling

  
  


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  Electronics pick up, stock piled at shop until sent off (TVs, household electronic, etc.)

  
  

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  High school diploma or GED equivalent 

  
  


• Valid SC Driver's License, or ability to obtain one. 


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  Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

  
  


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  Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.

  
  


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  Ability to follow proper safety precautions.

  
  


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  Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.

  
  


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  Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.

  
  


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  Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions.

  
  

We offer excellent benefits: 

• Health & Dental Insurance (State Plan)


• Vacation:  8 hrs per month / Sick Leave: 8 hrs per month


• 12 City-observed Holidays


• Life Insurance and Basic Long-Term Disability coverage


• Participation in PEBA South Carolina Retirement System


• Free Membership at MUV Fitness


• Plus optional:  vision, supplemental life insurance, and supplemental long-term disability coverage; dependent coverage; and deferred compensation (all at employee’s expense)