Equipment Operator I - Landfill

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
Charleston, South Carolina United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 05, 2026
  • Salary: $19.34 - $25.32 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Public Works
  • Sanitation and Solid Waste
  • Job Description

    Description

    This position involves complex motor equipment operation. Responsibilities include the safe and efficient operation of medium sized and heavy construction equipment, heavy trucks, front end loader and mowing tractor and routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment.

    HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $19.34 - $25.32

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

    Minimum Qualifications

    Position requires a high school diploma (or GED) supplemented with a minimum of one (1) year work experience in the operation of heavy equipment. Must possess a valid SC Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B and have ability to lift 60 pounds.

    Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
    • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
    • Optional Life and Disability Insurance
    • Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
    • Annual and Sick Leave
    • Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
    • South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
    • Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
    • Optional Deferred Compensation Program
    • Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
    • Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Well-being Program
    For more information, visit our benefits page.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Charleston County Government
    • Charleston County Government

    Charleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County.  Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community.   Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens.    Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice.    We look forward to you joining us.  

    Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina.   Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation.   A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.   

     

     

     

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