Equipment Operator II/ Rolloff Truck Operator
Company: County of Oconee
Location: Seneca
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Job posted until
filled. Entry salary is $39,819.98 ($19.14/hour). DESCRIPTION: The
purpose of this position is to operate equipment utilizing
mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, and require more
dexterity and finesse, as well as the operation of
highly-specialized equipment, and/or larger vehicles requiring a
higher level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined
spaces. This is the second level in a series of three levels of
Heavy Equipment Operators distinguished by increasing levels of
scope, independence, responsibility and decision-making. Positions
at the “II” level require possession of a Class B Commercial
Driver’s License. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential
job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein
described. Since every duty associated with this position may not
be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties
not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in
the performance of this job. Operates a variety of heavy equipment
including skid steers, mowing tractors, wheel loaders, etc. in the
operation of the transfer station, material recovery facility, and
mulching operation. Drives roll-off container truck to haul
materials to and from work sites: maneuvers and positions vehicle
to allow for proper alignment of containers to be placed or
retrieved; connects container to truck and operates winch, checking
for proper load distribution and support for the vehicle; secures
all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load
during transport; and dumps material at appropriate location.
Operates skid steer, backhoe-mounted loader, and wheel loaders of
similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, mulch,
recyclables, and other materials for smaller projects and loads:
and utilizes skid steer to clear debris or fix small ruts or issues
around county facilities. Operates dump trucks or roll-off to haul
gravel or other materials to other county facilities. Inspects and
prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning
work for the day: performs light maintenance on equipment, which
includes refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles,
beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and
secures vehicle after use. Performs manual labor in support of
construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves,
loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs
ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment;
shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt,
cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools,
equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed;
collects, transports, loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools,
and equipment to and from the worksite; removes litter, and debris
from around work area or Solid Waste facilities. Uses mowing and
landscape equipment to do lawn maintenance around Solid Waste
facilities. Serves as backup to scale operator and scale house
attendant. Serves as backup office personnel. Takes deposits to
bank. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate
effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge of the organization's
operations, services, and policies. Knowledge of local, state, and
federal regulations regarding commercial vehicles. Strong
maintenance knowledge. Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
Physical ability to work in hazardous or inclement climate. Good
customer service skills. Basic mathematical skills. Ability to
operate straight drive and automatic trucks. EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent, and two (2) years of
related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience that provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Required : Valid CDL Class B with Airbrakes and no restrictions.
Preferred : None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is heavy work which
requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up
to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This position has the following special vision requirements: close
vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear
vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and
distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area
that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision
is fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional
vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships);
adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into
sharp focus). WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a high risk
indoor and/or outdoor work environment; may encounter noise,
weather, extreme temperatures, moisture, humidity, dust, odors,
fumes, gases, vibration, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards,
chemical hazards, burn hazards, bio-hazardous waste, moving
mechanical parts, or working in high places. In the performance of
their duties, employees may be required to use personal protective
equipment such as face masks, goggles, boots, gloves, or eye
shields. ZR
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