Heavy Equipment Operator at City of Aiken, SC

About the Department

The City of Aiken is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Public Services Department.

Position Duties

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and policies of the City of Aiken
• Safe operation of garbage truck, knuckle boom loader, sweeper, roll off truck, leaf vacuum and other heavy equipment
• Maintains equipment in good operating condition
• Reports required maintenance as needed
• Prepares required documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B in good standing
• Ability to read maps and cope with outdoor weather conditions
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Physical capabilities of exiting and re-entry of equipment when necessary
• Ability to retrieve full roll carts and roll them to the street
• Previous driving experience (preferred)

Other Qualifications

This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.