City of Columbia
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SENIOR (SOLID WASTE)
City of Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
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.
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. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and involves heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.
Responsibilities:
Operates light and heavy equipment and trucks to excavate and compact earth, load/unload materials, move/haul materials, maintain City properties, cut down trees, install pipe, construct roads, and perform other general or specialized functions of various City departments;Operates dump trucks and other trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, bush hogs, back hoes, compactors, trailers, tractors, low boys, trenchers, etc.;Loads/unloads materials onto vehicles;Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required;Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; 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; andPerforms other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:High school diploma or GED;Valid South Carolina Class “A
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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. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and involves heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.
Responsibilities:
Operates light and heavy equipment and trucks to excavate and compact earth, load/unload materials, move/haul materials, maintain City properties, cut down trees, install pipe, construct roads, and perform other general or specialized functions of various City departments;Operates dump trucks and other trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, bush hogs, back hoes, compactors, trailers, tractors, low boys, trenchers, etc.;Loads/unloads materials onto vehicles;Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required;Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; 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; andPerforms other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:High school diploma or GED;Valid South Carolina Class “A
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