Highway Maintenance Worker II: Bridge Crew Equipment Operator (61035818) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Telecommuting options

Flexible schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support bridge construction, repair, and maintenance on the state highway system. You will operate backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, and other machinery, performing concrete work and coordinating traffic control for safe work zones.

This full-time role requires a valid driver’s license, a Class A CDL within six months, and the ability to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts, including during inclement weather.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy-duty equipment for bridge construction, repair, and cleaning on the state highway system.
• Performs skilled manual labor in bridge construction and repair, including concrete work.
• Safely uses hand and power tools such as saws, drills, grinders and torches.
• Inspects equipment and completes daily vehicle checklists.
• Coordinates traffic control devices to establish work zones per the SCDOT manual.
• May work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Supports weather and emergency operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Bridge construction

Concrete finishing

Traffic control

Vehicle inspections

Education

CDL required

Job description

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position and do not need to re-apply**

Job Responsibilities

• Operates heavy-duty equipment in support of bridge construction, repair, and cleaning activities on the state highway system, including backhoes, lowboy truck tractors, and excavators. Performs skilled manual labor associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of bridges, including grading, setting forms, pouring and finishing concrete, and repairing and cleaning drainage structures. Performs and assists with training in skilled manual labor activities. Safely operates light- to heavy-duty tools, including circular saws, drills, band saws, chainsaws, grinders, jackhammers, and torches, in support of road and bridge construction, repair, and preservation. Completes daily vehicle checklists and equipment inspections accurately and timely. Inspects and operates motorized vehicles and equipment and reports necessary repairs to the supervisor. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to establish maintenance work zones in accordance with the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide and provide appropriate warning to motorists. Operates equipment used to support maintenance activities and the movement of materials and supplies, including concrete mixers, dump trucks, forklifts, snow plows, spreaders, sweepers, tractors with brooms, and rollers. Assists during emergency and inclement weather operations, including the operation of medium or heavy-duty equipment. May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01. Are you a current SCDOT employee?

• Yes
• No

02. Are you a former SCDOT employee?

• Yes
• No

03. Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04. What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05. How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06. If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07. If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08. I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09. My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question