VAC TRUCK OPERATOR

**Applicants who previous applied need not reapply to receive consideration.** The purpose of the class is to operate heavy and/or specialized equipment in the maintenance and/or construction of County roads, water/sewer systems and stormwater systems and in support of other Public Works Operations; to maintain assigned equipment; and to perform other work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** • Operates heavy equipment to excavate and compact earth, cut roadways and ditches, remove trees, grade land, build ponds, build roads, load/unload materials, move/haul materials, maintain County properties, install pipe and perform other general or specialized functions of the Public Works Department. • May operate dump trucks, service trucks, and other trucks, motor graders, bull dozers, bob cats, front-end loaders, skid steers, bush hogs, back hoes, track hoes, rollers, packers, compactors, trailers, tractors, low boys, fork lifts, etc. • May operate a vac-truck with hydraulic and water pump to clean sewer lines, cross lines and drain pipes, pump stations and lift stations. • Removes debris from drainage pipes, box culverts and other storm drainage structures. • Manually loads/unloads materials onto vehicles. • Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required. • May perform cement/concrete work. • Performs routine landscaping work at job sites as necessary. • Uses welding and cutting torches as needed in equipment maintenance. • Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working conditions; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor. • Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment. • Cleans pump stations, sewer lines and manholes. • Assists pump station crews. • Performs hydro excavation of sewer lines as needed. • Works with camera crew; smoke tests man hole for leaks. • Washes lines with pull behind washer. • Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety. • Provides leadership to less experience equipment operators as required. • Attends training as required to enhance job knowledge and skills. • Performs other related job duties as assigned. **Education and Experience:** High school diploma or GED. Requires at least two (2) years of related work experience. **Special Qualifications:** Must possess or be able to obtain a valid state CDL driver's license with appropriate endorsements. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to my co-workers or others. Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. **Position Type and Expected Hours of Work** This is a full-time position; typical work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status. Must be available to work holidays, weekends, and during emergencies. May respond to after hour emergencies as assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing. **E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.**