Motor Equipment Operator

Description The purpose of this position is to utilize motor equipment to repair streets, sidewalks and assist with landscaping for the City of Spartanburg and is responsible for general maintenance of streets and landscapes.

Examples of Duties

• Transports personnel and equipment to work sites.
• Repairs potholes and cuts in streets by utilizing jack hammer, shovel, pick, tamp, saw, hammer; patches potholes and street cuts with asphalt; repairs driveways as required; repairs gas cuts.
• Operates dump trucks, bob cat, and trailer.
• Loads and hauls dirt, rock, sidewalk forms.
• Hauls forms, materials and bobcat on trailer as needed.
• Assists co-workers in setting forms, removing sidewalks, and curbs, grading soil in preparation of pouring concrete, pouring, grading and leveling concrete.
• Assists in clearing ditches, right-of-ways, sweeping, cleaning vacant and occupied lots; cleans out and/or builds catch basins, lays drainage pipe.
• Utilizes shovels, sledge hammers, claw hammers, steel forms, etc. in removing, grading, pouring and leveling concrete.
• Utilizes weed eater, chain saws, swing blades, etc. in clearing and cleaning sites and lots.
• Manages the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way.
• Performs periodic safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Performs a wide variety of general and preventative maintenance and repair work.
• Receives and handles complaints providing assistance, information, and solutions as needed.
• Must possess the physical ability to perform duties requiring frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, and crawling. Must be capable of repeatedly lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and able to safely ascend, descend, and work from ladders as required.
• Requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions in a safe and timely manner.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Requires valid SC Driver’s license, CDL Class B.
• Several years of related construction experience

Supplemental Information

Salary depends upon experience. Starting salary is $41,267.20 annually.

The City of Spartanburg provides a very competitive benefits package to include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life benefits are through the SC State Health Plan and access to free onsite health clinic. Retirement through the SC State Retirement System (Employee contributes 9% and the City contributes 18.56% / PORS: police/fire employees contribute 9.75% and City contributes 21.24%)

City also offers 12 Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (3 ½ weeks per year) and Longevity Leave based on years of service.