<p>NEW HIGHER STARTING PAY!</p> <p>Join our dynamic Public Works team at Chatham County! We're seeking an Equipment Operator III with a Class A Commercial Driver's License, offering competitive pay, 12 vacation days, and 12 paid holidays annually, along with opportunities for salary increases. Operate a</p> <p>variety of heavy motorized equipment and contribute to essential ditch construction and maintenance projects while enjoying the stability of daytime hours. Apply immediately to secure your spot on our team.</p> <p>Multiple Positions AvailableUnder general direction, you</p> <ul> <li>Operate medium and heavy motorized equipment, including but not limited to medium reach and mini excavator, Jet-Vac, front-end loader, tandem dump truck, lowboy, etc., and operate other equipment as required.  </li><li>Perform ditch construction and maintenance.  </li><li>Occasionally perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment. </li><li>May supervise a small work crew.  </li><li>Serve on the Critical Work Force Category 2 and there are times you will need to be on call on a 24-hour basis. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li><li>High School Diploma or GED, and  </li><li>Two (2) years of experience in the operation of medium and heavy Public Works or construction equipment; or  </li><li>Any equivalent combination of training and experience.  </li><li>Must be able to work in all weather conditions. </li><li>Must provide and wear approved steel toe protective footwear during regular working hours.  </li><li>Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License at the time of application. </li><li>Must possess a Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.  </li></ul> <p>CDL drivers are subject to random drug testing.</p>