Motor Equipment Operator II

The Public Works Department has an opening for MEO II. The position will work in street, asphalt repair work, and concrete repair, form and finishing; operate dump trucks and heavy equipment. Transports personnel and equipment to work sites. Repairs potholes and cuts in streets by utilizing jack hammer, shovel, pick, tamp, saw, hammer; patches potholes and street cuts with asphalt; repairs driveways as required; repairs gas cuts. Operates dump trucks, bob cat, and trailer. Loads and hauls dirt, rock, sidewalk forms. Hauls forms, materials and bobcat on trailer as needed. Assists co-workers in setting forms, removing sidewalks, and curbs, grading soil in preparation of pouring concrete, pouring, grading and leveling concrete. Assists in clearing ditches, right-of-ways, sweeping, cleaning vacant and occupied lots; cleans out and/or builds catch basins, lays drainage pipe. Utilizes shovels, sledge hammers, claw hammers, steel forms, etc. in removing, grading, pouring and leveling concrete. Utilizes weed eater, chain saws, swing blades, etc. in clearing and cleaning sites and lots. Manages the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way. Performs periodic safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment. Performs a wide variety of general and preventative maintenance and repair work. Receives and handles complaints providing assistance, information, and solutions as needed. Performs related work as assigned. High School Diploma or GED; experience and/or training in operations of heavy equipment, and various other small equipment. Must possess and maintain a valid SC Driver's license, CDL Class B. Salary depends upon experience. Starting salary is $37,481.60 annually.