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Equipment Operator SR.

Location: Columbia, SC
Salary: $33,280.00 - 36,084.27

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SENIOR - FORESTRY & BEAUTIFICATION

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$33,280.00 - 36,084.27


JOB SUMMARY

This position operates light and heavy equipment and trucks in the operation, maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; maintains assigned equipment; and performs other work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operates light and heavy equipment, load / unload materials, move / haul materials, maintain City properties, cut down trees, pick up debris, and perform other general or specialized functions of various City departments;
Operates dump trucks and other trucks, bob cats, skid steers, front-end loaders, grapple loader trucks, stump grinders, trailers, tractors, trenchers, etc.;
Loads / unloads materials onto vehicles;
Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks to include chain saw, pole saw, pruner and trimmers as required;
Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; 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;
Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
Maintains accurate and complete work records as required; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

High school diploma or GED;
Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
Valid South Carolina Class “A” Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is considered heavy in nature and involves constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and over 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

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