Heavy Equip. Operator - Cdl

A Heavy Equipment Operator works to assist with the street’s maintenance activities of the Public Works Department. In this position, you will be driving a sanitation truck to properly collect and dispose of garbage according to SC DHEC regulations. The position includes operating a variety of heavy and light equipment including, but not limited to, sanitation trucks, front-end loader, dump truck, trash loader, street sweeper, backhoe, bush hog, lawn mower, and tractor. This position is an important role within the Public Work’s team that assists in maintaining the City streets and the City’s residents’ properties. As the Heavy Equipment Operator, you would be driving the sanitation truck in City neighborhoods and to the transfer station or designated area to haul collected rubbish. This work involves maintaining equipment, as needed, including general maintenance on all vehicles.

As a member of the Public Work’s team, you could also be assisting other areas of the department, including, but not limited to: storm drain maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, construction of driveways, edging sidewalks and curbs, ditch maintenance, picking up leaves and limbs, hauling gravel and dirt, storm clean-up, and general cleaning of parking lots and all rights of way.

Regular Schedule: Monday – Friday from 7am-3pm

Requirements:

• Must be able to comprehend oral and written instructions and have knowledge of (or ability to quickly learn) routine safety practices, and truck operation (compactor, hydraulics, etc.)
• Valid South Carolina Commercial driver’s license - Class “B”
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary
• Must be able to carry and/or lift up to 50lbs
• High school diploma or GED

Fringe Benefits:

• Accrue two weeks of sick leave annually starting from date of hire
• 11 holidays per year + 1 annual floating birthday
• From date of hire, accrue two weeks of vacation time annually up to 2 years of service; then accruals increase to three weeks; at 15 years of service, accruals increase to four weeks.

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.86 - $19.56/hour

Full-time employees have many benefit options including employer paid individual health insurance premiums, basic life, basic LTD and basic dental. As an employee, you would be a member of the SC Retirement system contributing 9% with an employer 18.56% match, accrue paid sick leave and vacation from date of hire, have the option to enroll in a 401k or 457b, and be eligible to take part in the City’s Wellness program.

The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people meeting the required qualifications to apply.

The City of Newberry is a vibrant, growing, municipality! We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow and develop in their positions and grow careers with the City. If you want a long-term opportunity within an exciting organization, this position may be for you.