Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61032950)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Richland Maintenance role involves skilled manual labor and backhoe operation for road and bridge projects on the state highway system. Tasks include grading, setting forms, concrete finishing for curbs and sidewalks, and drainage work.

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience and a valid driver’s license; placement requires CDL-A within six months. The job may require lifting up to 50 lbs and extended hours in varied weather.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience required.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe and tandem dump truck for highway maintenance and construction tasks.
• Grade, form, and finish concrete for curbs, sidewalks, and driveways; work on shoulders and drainage structures.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to create safe work zones as per SCDOT manuals.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Richland Maintenance, Performs skilled manual labor and operates backhoe in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and reservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; performs work on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, etc. Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling material such as pipe, dirt, soil, construction material and debris. 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. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Conducts and documents pre-operation vehicle/equipment inspection.

Job Responsibilities

At Richland Maintenance, Performs skilled manual labor and operates backhoe in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and reservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; performs work on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, etc. Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling material such as pipe, dirt, soil, construction material and debris. 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. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Conducts and documents pre-operation vehicle/equipment inspection.

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.

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.

Additional Comments

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

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.