Highway Maintenance Worker II - Bridge Crew Equipment Operator (61035908)

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support the highway and bridge program. You will operate excavators, backhoes, dozers, loaders, and other heavy machinery on construction and maintenance projects.

You will also assist with traffic control and safety procedures in work zones. Requirements include one year of related work experience or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or acceptable equivalence.
• Valid driver's license required; Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• May require work outside normal schedule, including inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as excavator, backhoe, dozer, loader, and other heavy machinery for road and bridge construction and maintenance.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices for work zones and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with demolition, formwork, repair tasks, painting, sandblasting, and other bridge-related work.
• Support emergency or inclement weather operations as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control coordination

Bridge construction/repair

Safety-conscious

Job description

Performs skilled manual labor and operates equipment such as excavator, backhoe, dozer, front end loader, lowboy truck tractor, and motor grader in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the State Highway system. Operates equipment such as tandem dump trucks for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Operates equipment such as pile driver, skid steer, and large rollers ( > 4 tons) in conjunction with highway and bridge construction/repair operations. Uses small tools and power tools involved in bridge construction and repair including, but not limited to, demolition, building formwork, steel beam repair, concrete spall repair, timber/steel pile repair, painting, sand blasting, and pressure washing. Signals crane operator while performing various bridge construction/repair activities such as removing old bridge components, pile driving, and setting bridge decks. Responsible for safely rigging lifted materials and bridge components. Coordinates placement of traffic control devices for work zones according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. 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 upon entry to the position. 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 involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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