Highway Maintenance Worker II - Bridge Crew Equipment Operator (61036977)

State of South Carolina; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Bridge Equipment Operator to join a District 4 Bridge Maintenance Crew. The role involves operating heavy equipment in bridge maintenance, moving materials, and performing skilled manual labor alongside other maintenance duties.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, routine maintenance, and potential after-hours support during emergencies. A valid CDL is required within six months of placement; a valid operator’s license is needed now.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as motor grader, backhoe, front-end loader, crawler dozer, and excavators for bridge maintenance.
• Operate other equipment for bridge maintenance tasks and transport materials and equipment.
• Perform safety inspections and routine maintenance to extend equipment life.
• Assist in emergency or inclement weather operations and may be required to work extended hours.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, serves as a Bridge Equipment Operator on a bridge maintenance crew in a wide variety of preventative maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair activities of bridges and culverts in District 4. Operates equipment used in the maintenance of bridges, operates equipment for the movement of materials, supplies, and equipment used to perform these maintenance activities, and performs skilled manual labor. Serves as Bridge Equipment Operator on a District 4 Bridge Maintenance Crew. Operates heavy equipment such as motor grader and backhoe, front-end loader, crawler dozer, and excavators in conjunction with bridge maintenance operations. Operates other equipment in a variety of bridge maintenance activities. Operates other medium equipment in a variety of bridge maintenance activities as needed including but not limited to skid steer loader and tandem dump truck.

Operates and maintains small equipment, powered hand tools, and other equipment in a variety of bridge maintenance activities as needed including but not limited to drills, jack hammers, concrete mixers, welders, cutters, grinders, dump trucks, and forklift. Performs skilled manual labor in various timber, steel, and concrete bridge repairs. Conducts safety inspections and daily preventative maintenance activities on all assigned equipment to ensure that a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to prolong equipment life.

Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations throughout the district and state including inclement weather, collisions, or natural disasters. May include being available for extended hours or extended shift operations. May include operating portable tank mounted salt brine and anti-icing equipment or standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in the placement of traffic control devices and safety devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone and/or job site according to current agency guidelines, policies, and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.

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.