Motor Equip Operator- Truck Driver

MOTOR EQUIP OPERATOR- TRUCK DRIVER Job Description FLSA: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: G07 PICKENS COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION – SEPTEMBER 2024 JOB TITLE: MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- TRUCK DRIVER SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB Under regular supervision, assists in the operation of the solid waste and recycling center by driving trucks to haul recyclable to various locations throughout the County.

Reports to the Solid Waste Supervisor. ESSENTIAL TASKS: The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary . Operates a roll off truck in the daily function of solid waste and recycling collections and disposal.

May operate a variety of trucks and medium equipment in various duties including backhoe, tandem trucks, loader, knuckle boom, trailer, and similar medium and/or lighter vehicles and service equipment. May provide training to Equipment Operator / Truck Driver I. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.

Performs duties to maintain the cleanliness and operation of the trucks. Interacts with the visiting public to inform and educate on recycling and related environmental issues. Communicates with immediate supervisor, other department personnel, and the public. Attends training, meetings, seminars, and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.

May be required to perform routine maintenance tasks around the center. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Performs other related duties as required. ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS : It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor.

Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS DATA INVOLVEMENT : Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT : Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers and the public.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including control knobs, switches, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS REASONING REQUIREMENTS : Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires the ability to add and subtract totals and to determine time and weight. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS : Requires the ability to read. Requires the ability to prepare simple records and reports with proper format. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires doing clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION : High school diploma or GED equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : One (1) year of related work experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Must possess a valid South Carolina “Class B” commercial driver’s license. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including recycling compactor and truck. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or up to one hundred pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time and perform manual labor. Must be able to lift/carry weights in excess of one hundred pounds. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS : The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, disease/pathogens, and toxic/caustic chemicals.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS : The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, depth and texture perception, color perception, odor perception. JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS: Responsible for guiding others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

ADA COMPLIANCE Pickens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Position : 330011 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : SOLID WASTE Grade : GRADE 07 Job Family : SOLID WASTE Job Class : MEO TRUCK DRIVER Posting Start : 09/14/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 PER HOUR: $23.24-$23.24 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc. Help/Feedback