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Heavy Equipment Operator

1/11/2026

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various light and heavy equipment to support facility and grounds maintenance. This includes performing preventative maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Charleston County Aviation Authority (CCAA) owns and operates the Charleston International Airport (CHS), Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) on Johns Island and the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO). Chartered in 1970 by the State of South Carolina as a special purpose district, it is responsible for managing, operating and developing all public airports in the Charleston County Airport District. The Aviation Authority coordinates its activities with the Federal Aviation Administration and the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. The Aviation Authority District is governed by a 11-member board. The South Carolina House and Senate delegations representing Charleston County each nominate three members (approved by the governor) and one member is jointly appointed by the Charleston County Council and the Charleston City Council. The mayors of the City of Charleston, City of North Charleston and Town of Mount Pleasant, the chairman of Charleston County Council and the chairman and vice chairman of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation serve as ex-officio board members. The appointed members serve four-year terms.
About the Role

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for operating a variety of light and heavy equipment to support facility and grounds maintenance. Loads and unloads heavy equipment from vehicles used to transport it. Inspects the vehicles and are in standard with Department of Transportation regulations. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. 


  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment to support the facilities and grounds of the CRAA in a safe and efficient way. 


Operates a concrete cutting saw, Bobcat forestry cutter, bush hog, backhoe, John Deere zero turn mower and front deck mower, forklifts and hand trucks, dump truck and flatbed trucks, excavators, and other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions; and performs preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure safe operations and long-life cycle of equipment.


Transports equipment and other supplies (tables and chairs for event planning); operates pressure washer equipment and maintains parking decks and other surfaces; cuts and fills asphalt holes on site; prepares storm water reports and observes any pollution issues that may harm storm water and completes storm water reports, and escorts others to the appropriate on-site locations. 

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) years’ experience in a related field of work. 

Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.


Specific License or Certification Required:

Valid South Carolina driver’s license.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Key Skills
Heavy Equipment OperationPreventative MaintenanceVehicle InspectionConcrete CuttingAsphalt RepairStorm Water ManagementEvent SetupPressure WashingTransporting EquipmentForklift OperationBackhoe OperationExcavator OperationMowingGrounds MaintenanceSafety CompliancePollution Observation
Categories
TradesConstructionLogisticsEnvironmental & SustainabilityTransportation
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