Motor Equipment Operator (Streets/Drainage)

City of North Myrtle Beach -
North Myrtle Beach, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$40,000 a year
14 hours ago

Benefits

401(a)
Paid training
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Dump truck
Loader operation

Full Job Description

General Statement of Job

Under close supervision, is responsible for the proper operation of motorized maintenance equipment used in the maintenance of streets. Performs duties in the sign shop for the preparation, repair and installation of street signs. Assists in road and drainage construction activities.

Minimum Training and Experience

Education:

High School diploma or GED

Experience:

One to two years of experience in light equipment operation

Certifications:

Valid commercial driver’s license at hire

Preferred:

Note:

The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a dump truck, vactor truck, tractor and boom, dresser loader, and numerous small tools and equipment.
Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of twenty pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.

Other Information

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs various duties in the Sign Shop for the purpose of preparing, repairing and installing street signs; places backing and letters on signs; installs signs.

Operates motorized maintenance equipment such as a front-end loader, backhoe, loaders, dump truck, tractor, vactor truck, broom tractor, rubber tire tractor, roller, etc.; utilizes tools and equipment such as chain saws, pipe saws, drillers, skill saws, etc.

Operates motorized equipment for the purpose of maintaining streets and preparing property for further construction/repair which includes such duties as hauling dirt, asphalt, coquina, etc.; leveling dirt; dressing road shoulders; sweeping streets; opening and cleaning storm drains; packing asphalt; etc.

Uses rough carpentry and masonry concrete finishing skills to complete new construction and maintenance.

Performs preventive maintenance on equipment such as checking/changing oil, fluids, fuel, and filters; performs visual safety and preventative maintenance checks.

Prepares various records such as daily activity reports, mosquito reports, leave requests, etc.

Follows safety guidelines and wears related safety equipment.

On call, available 24 hours on a rotating basis.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Paints street markers and public walks; performs stencil lettering.

Assists in laying tile, building catch basins, preparing roads to be paved, putting asphalt down, servicing and washing vehicles, etc.

Performs other related duties as required.

About Us:

The City of North Myrtle Beach is committed to delivering excellence and creating a supportive work environment. We are excited to offer a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Apprenticeship Program for motivated individuals looking to start a rewarding career with the City of North Myrtle Beach.

Program Overview:

Our CDL Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience to individuals pursuing a Commercial Driver's License. Through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-road training, apprentices will gain the skills and knowledge needed to become professional truck drivers.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in classroom training at Horry Georgetown Technical College covering CDL regulations, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
Receive assisted driving on the road with experienced drivers to gain practical driving experience.
Learn and practice vehicle inspection and maintenance procedures.
Adhere to company safety policies and DOT regulations.
Complete all assigned tasks and training modules within the program timeline.

Requirements:

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass a DOT physical exam and drug test.
Strong work ethic and a commitment to learning.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits:

Paid training and competitive starting wages.
Opportunity to earn a CDL and advance to a full-time Motor Equipment Operator position.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Health & Wellness
Employee Health Center (EHC)
The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.
Wellness Benefit
The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.
Participating in the WIP provides the benefits of:

Saving money on insurance premiums
Earning up to $505 in HRA funds
Being proactive about your health
Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low

Health Insurance (In-network)

$1,000 individual deductible
$3,000 family deductible
Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance
Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay

Health insurance deductions below Per Pay Period

Plans

Wellness Participant

Wellness Non-Participant

Employee

$0.00

$42.00

Employee/Child

$68.00

$102.00

Employee/Spouse

$123.00

$204.00

Family

$169.00

$277.00

Dental Insurance

Preventative services covered at 100% in-network
Major services covered at 50% in-network
Annual maximum of $1,750

Prescription Benefits

$10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary
Mail order and specialty pharmacy available

Vision Care

$225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay
In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay

Aquatic & Fitness Center
The CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.
Other Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Insurance
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program

Holidays and Leave
Paid Holidays

New Year’s Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Four floating holidays (two personal)

Vacation Leave

Years of Service

Regular FT

0 to 5

80 hours each year

5 to 10

120 hours each year

10 or More

160 hours each year

Sick Time

80 hours annually on January 1st
Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year

Holiday Bonus

Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus

Employee Tenure

Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus)

Retirement
Retirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met.
General Retirement
General Employees* are enrolled in a 401(a) account upon hire. The account is funded by contributions made by the employee and the City.

City contributes 8% of employee’s salary & employee contributes a mandatory 2%
Vesting: 5 years of service

Supplemental Retirement

457 Plan

Designed for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include:

Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment
Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergency
For general employees*, the City will match contributions up to 6% of salary after 2 years of full-time employment.

Roth IRA

Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals.
General Employees are all City of NMB employees that are not eligible for PEBA.

Life Insurance
Basic Term Life/AD&D

Policy of $10,000 paid for by the City

Voluntary Term Life

Coverage up to $200,000 not to exceed 5 times annual base salary
Can also be purchased for spouse and/or children

General Employee*—Additional Term Life

Mandatory coverage
Employee benefit—1x annual salary
Coverage can be purchased for spouse or children $10,000/$5,000

Disclaimer: The City reserves the right to modify or eliminate, determine eligibility changes and/or revise employee benefits plans, premiums, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice. Nothing described herein creates a contract. Programs are subject to annual appropriations, policies and benefits, and plan descriptions.

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Physical Requirements

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