Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61033164)

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

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a seasoned equipment operator to maintain highways, shoulders, and ditches using backhoes, slope mowers, and tractors. You will coordinate traffic control and perform vegetation management on structures and medians, while complying with safety and field guide requirements.

Required is one year of related work experience or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license with CDL planned to be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; CDL expected within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe and slope mowers to maintain highway shoulders and ditch banks.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices for work zones.
• Perform vegetation management on bridges, overpasses, and structures.
• Operate and maintain hand tools and powered tools (chain saws, cutters, drills).
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations.
• May work extended hours or 12-hour shifts and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Highway maintenance

CDL (Class A)

Physical stamina

Tools

Chain saw

Hedge trimmers

Weed eater

Tree pruner

Rake

Shovel

Drills

Jacks

Wrenches

Job description

Operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe sloping highway shoulders and ditch banks, site areas, bushes from right-of-ways and overhanging tree limbs along state maintained highways. Performs a variety of highway vegetation management activities using heavy equipment such as slope mowers and tractors with ditcher. Performs vegetation operations of bridges, overpass and structures that are not handled by contractors. 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. Operates and maintains hand tools/ electric/gas/ powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance such as; chain saw, hedgers, weed eater, tree prunner, rake, shovel, lute board, drills, jacks, wrenches, etc. Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations (snow/ice, hurricanes, etc.), to include operating medium and/or heavy duty equipment. 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.

Physical Requirement: 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.