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

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of South Carolina is seeking qualified workers for highway and bridge maintenance and construction. The role involves operating heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, and graders, plus tandem dump trucks for material transport.

You will perform bridge-related tasks, manage traffic control, and assist during severe weather conditions. Expect to handle a range of duties from using hand tools for repairs to coordinating safety devices at work zones.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to perform skilled manual labor on roads and bridges.
• Requires valid CDL within six months of placement.

Responsabilités

• Operate excavator, backhoe, dozer, front end loader, lowboy tractor and motor grader for highway/bridge work.
• Operate tandem dump trucks to haul material and transport equipment.
• Operate pile driver, skid steer, and large rollers in construction/repair.
• Use small and power tools for bridge work including demolition, formwork, repairs and painting.
• Signal crane operator during bridge construction/repair activities.
• Rig lifted materials and bridge components safely.
• Coordinate traffic control devices for work zones per SCDOT manual.
• Assist in emergency or inclement weather operations.
• Operate salt brine anti-icing equipment and snow plow/sand spreader for snow removal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Manual labor

Outils

Excavator

Backhoe

Dozer

Loader

Lowboy

Dump truck

Pile driver

Skid steer

Rollers

Description du poste

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.