Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Role
This position serves as a vital link within the City of Charleston's Streets & Sidewalks division, focusing on the operation, repair, and maintenance of municipal parks, rights-of-way, and drainage systems. The role is dedicated to supervising and coordinating crews that operate specialized heavy equipment, ensuring that critical infrastructure projects are executed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
In this capacity, you will manage worksites to uphold high standards of safety and productivity. Your day-to-day involves ensuring personnel are adequately trained, conducting monthly safety meetings, and maintaining equipment to ensure it is clean and ready for use. You will also inspect work areas to determine necessary materials and equipment, adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, and recommend improvements to methods and equipment performance. Additionally, the role requires completing time and production records, preparing reports, and may involve operating heavy machinery such as excavators, backhoes, tractors, front-end loaders, and dump trucks.
Application Information
The City of Charleston is currently accepting applications for this position until the role is filled. Interested candidates should review the full job description and qualifications to ensure alignment with the requirements of this non-exempt position within the Public Service department.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operations. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Planifyr
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEstablish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
- check_circleInspect work areas to determine required materials and equipment
- check_circleComplete time and production records and prepare required reports
- check_circleOperate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks
- check_circleEnsure worksites are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently
- check_circleConduct monthly safety meetings and ensure compliance with safety policies
- check_circleSupervise and coordinate activities of crews operating specialized heavy equipment
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED and 4 years of related experience OR Associate's degree or Trade School training and 2 years of related experience
- verifiedCurrent SC Commercial Driver's License – Class A
- verifiedBasic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, Excavators, Backhoes, Tractors, Front-End Loaders, Dump Trucks.
Education: High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience, or Associate's degree with 2 years experience; Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent Trade School training with 2 years experience.
Frequently asked questions about Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader at City of Charleston
What does a Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader at City of Charleston do?expand_more
A Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader at City of Charleston is responsible for the following: Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; Inspect work areas to determine required materials and equipment; Complete time and production records and prepare required reports; and Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks.
What are the requirements for this Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader role?expand_more
To qualify for the Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader at City of Charleston position, applicants should have: High school diploma or GED and 4 years of related experience OR Associate's degree or Trade School training and 2 years of related experience; Current SC Commercial Driver's License – Class A; and Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Where is the Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader role at City of Charleston located?expand_more
Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader at City of Charleston is based in Planifyr. This is a on-site role.
Is this Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
City of Charleston has listed this Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader role?expand_more
Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader at City of Charleston typically requires 2–4 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader at City of Charleston include Microsoft Windows; Outlook; Excel; Word; Excavators; Backhoes; Tractors; and Front-End Loaders.
What education is required for Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader at City of Charleston?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience, or Associate's degree with 2 years experience; and Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent Trade School training with 2 years experience.
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader at City of Charleston is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.