Highway Maintenance Worker II- Heavy Equipment Operator (61032671)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation position is for a heavy equipment operator in the Georgetown area. You will operate tandem or 5-yard dump trucks and a backhoe to support road construction and maintenance projects.

Responsibilities include hauling materials like asphalt, limestone, dirt, and pipe, repairing potholes, and coordinating traffic control in work zones. A valid driver's license is required, with CDL Class A to be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or approved equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required on entry to the position.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem or 5-yard dump truck to haul materials (asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe) for SCDOT projects.
• Operate a backhoe to clean ditches and install drain pipes in driveways.
• Perform pothole repairs and patching in a 2-3 person crew; maintain roads and shoulders.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices per SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual; support emergency/weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operate a tandem or 5-yard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, and construction materials to complete SCDOT projects. Operate a backhoe in cleaning ditches and installing drain pipes in driveways. Repairs potholes, and patching operations in a 2-3 men crew, as wells as repairing the roads and shoulders through-out the county. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts.

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 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.

Physical Demands

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 5O 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.

Non-Discrimination Statement

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

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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

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.