Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61031811)

State of South Carolina; Fairfax (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled laborer to operate heavy-duty equipment and support roadway maintenance. Responsibilities include yard work, ditch cleaning, and setting up work zones with proper traffic control.

Candidates must have at least one year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. The role may require extended hours, including 12-hour shifts, and outdoor work in all weather.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty equipment such as backhoe, grader, and loader.
• Coordinate traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones.
• Conduct pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspections.
• Perform manual labor such as litter/pickup and roadside maintenance.
• Assist in emergencies and inclement weather operations.
• May require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Traffic control setup

Job description

Performs skilled labor and operates heavy duty equipment such as backhoe, motor grader, front end loader. Works with maintenance crew on shoulder and ditches, cleaning pipes, ditches and pipe ends. Operates a 5 yard standard dump truck hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as complex mowers and powered hand tools. 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. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety. Performs manual labor duties such as picking up litter, debris and dead animals along roadway. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations. May include being available for 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.

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.