Roads and Drainage Equipment Operator II

Roads and Drainage Equipment Operator II

Salary

$23.58 Hourly

Location

Beaufort

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500769

Division

Infrastructure

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The purpose of this position is to perform complex work in the operation of medium to heavy equipment. Work involves coordinating the maintenance, operation, and repair of equipment. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Examples of Duties

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

• Operates a variety of medium to heavy equipment involved in construction, hauling, maintenance and trash collection services; examples of equipment are rollers, graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, bulldozers, truck mounted grapples and automated garbage collection equipment.
• Operates equipment to perform maintenance and provide collections services, as required, for residents and to designated streets, utility systems, landfills, roads in a safe, proper and efficient manner following County policies and procedures.
• Completes and submits daily reports and other forms for all equipment used and service requests.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Performs other work-related duties as directed and/or required during emergencies such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
• Ensures adherence to safety standards when operating equipment.
• Prepares and maintains records, files, and reports on timekeeping, equipment, inventory, and accidents.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

• Over one year and up to and including two years of operating heavy equipment or related experience.

• REQUIRES:

• OSHA Training

• Flagger Certification

• Defensive Driving

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Commercial Driver's License (Class B)

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

Which of the following training/certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

• OSHA Training
• Flagger Certification
• Defensive Driving
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Commercial Driver's License (Class B)

02

Do you have experience operating heavy equipment?

• Yes
• No

03

Please briefly describe the type of heavy equipment you have operated.

04

Do you have experience performing routine equipment inspections or reporting maintenance issues?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Beaufort County South Carolina

Address 102 Industrial Village Rd

Building 1

Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902

Phone (843)255-2990

Website https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/