Highway Maintenance Worker III - Specialized Equipment Operator (61036781)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Bamberg; Vor Ort; EUR 37.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a bridge maintenance operator in Bamberg to operate heavy equipment and perform skilled maintenance on roads and bridges within the state highway system.

Work may involve water-adjacent sites and extended hours during emergencies or inclement weather; a Class A CDL is required within six months of placement and a valid driver's license is mandatory.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Must have a valid driver's license and obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Aufgaben

• Operate specialized heavy equipment including boom truck, snooper truck, hydro platform, truck crane, and crawler crane.
• Perform skilled bridge maintenance and general road/bridge upkeep on the state highway system.
• Coordinate traffic control devices to set up safe maintenance work zones per manuals and guides.
• Inspect and operate motorized vehicles and equipment, reporting needed repairs to supervision.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, possibly including extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Tools

Boom truck

Snooper truck

Hydro platform

Truck crane

Crawler crane

Backhoe

Tractor

Forklift

Track hoe

Lull

Jobbeschreibung

Job Responsibilities (Bamberg Bridge Maintenance Unit)

Operates specialized equipment that may include, but are not limited to a boom truck, snooper truck, hydro platform, truck crane, or crawler crane. Performs skilled bridge maintenance worker functions and operates heavy equipment to include, but not be limited to backhoes, tractors, forklifts, track hoes and lulls. Performs skilled manual labor and operates light to heavy duty tools in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. These activities occur in and around bodies of water (in emergency situations, swimming may be necessary). Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCODT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Operate the broom truck, and/or similar equipment, during all phases of maintenance bridge repair activities and construction. Inspects and operates motorized vehicles and equipment and informs supervisor of necessary repairs. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Two (2) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Additional Comments

Non Discrimination Statement:

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.