Highway Maintenance Worker II: Bridge Crew Equipment Operator (61035049)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled labor position focused on maintaining and repairing bridges and roadway infrastructure. You will operate heavy equipment, assist with grading, concrete work, and drainage tasks to support the highway system.

Responsibilities include inspecting and driving assigned vehicles, coordinating traffic control in work zones, and assisting in emergency operations.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and expect to obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for bridge construction, repair, and cleaning.
• Assist with grading, form setting, concrete work, and drainage maintenance.
• Inspect and operate vehicles, report repairs.
• Set up and monitor traffic control for work zones.
• Support emergency operations and extended shifts as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL (Class A)

Job description

Operates heavy duty equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and cleaning of bridges on the state highway system to include, but not be limited to Backhoes, Lowboy Truck Tractors, and Excavators.

Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of bridges on the state highway system. Work may include grading, setting forms pouring / finishing concrete, repairing and cleaning drainage structures, etc.

Performs and assists with training inskilled manual labor and operates light to heavy duty tools to include circular saws, drills, band saws, chainsaws, grinders, jack hammers, torches, etc. in a safe productive manner in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the statehighway system.

Assists in the daily vehicle checklist and daily equipment inspections, ensuring that all forms are complete accurately and in atimely manner.Inspects and operates motorized vehicles and equipment and informs supervisor of necessary repairs.

Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.

Operates equipment that may include, but is not limited to a concrete mixer, dump truck, forklift, snow plow , spreader, sweeper, tractor with broom, or roller.Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being availablefor extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

One (1) year 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.

Physical Requirement

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.

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.