Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61033627)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled worker to operate heavy equipment in highway and bridge maintenance projects in South Carolina. This role involves posting and clearing right-of-way, using dump trucks and trailers, and supporting safety practices on site.

Candidate must have at least 1 year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved equivalence.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within six months of placement.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as ditching tractor, excavator, motor grader, and backhoe for highway and bridge maintenance.
• Hauls materials and equipment with dump trucks, lowboy tractors, and trailers for maintenance and construction activities.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety practices

Traffic control

Record keeping

Supervisory guidance

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment such as ditching tractor, excavator, motor grader, and backhoe in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Installs, constructs, and/or repairs sideline and cross line pipe, driveways, performs right-of-way clearing operations and opens pipes and re-establishes ditches. Operates tandem and sigle-axle dump trucks with trailers, and lowboy truck tractors for hauling materials and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction activities. Conducts daily preventative maintenance activities on all crew equipment to ensure that equipment is greased, and lubricated, proper cooland and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected for deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leakages are present. Assists with instructing crew members in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Control Manual and Field Guide. Assists in producing daily records of work performed and materials used. Organizes work, assits foreman, and directs small and medium equipment operators in absence of crew lead. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand/salt spreader/hopper to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency and/or inclement weather operations. May include being available for extended hours, on-call hours, or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Operates heavy equipment such as ditching tractor, excavator, motor grader, and backhoe in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Installs, constructs, and/or repairs sideline and cross line pipe, driveways, performs right-of-way clearing operations and opens pipes and re-establishes ditches. Operates tandem and sigle-axle dump trucks with trailers, and lowboy truck tractors for hauling materials and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction activities. Conducts daily preventative maintenance activities on all crew equipment to ensure that equipment is greased, and lubricated, proper cooland and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected for deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leakages are present. Assists with instructing crew members in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Control Manual and Field Guide. Assists in producing daily records of work performed and materials used. Organizes work, assits foreman, and directs small and medium equipment operators in absence of crew lead. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand/salt spreader/hopper to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency and/or inclement weather operations. May include being available for extended hours, on-call hours, or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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 50 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.

Additional Comments

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.