Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61033639)

State of South Carolina; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate heavy equipment, erect traffic control signs, and manage daily logs. You will prepare road work zones, verify SCMUTD compliance, and maintain supplies for daily operations while working in varied weather conditions.

The role requires at least one year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates backhoe or heavy equipment as needed.
• Erects and replaces official traffic control signs on Department right-of-way.
• Ensures signs are in conformance with SCMUTD.
• Keeps daily records of work on log sheet or I-Pad.
• Sets up traffic control for road closures and work zones.
• Checks stock of signs, posts, and materials daily.

Tools

Log sheet

I-Pad

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Lexington Maintenance, operates a backhoe or other heavy equipment as needed. Erects and replaces official traffic control signs on Department right-of-way. All sign erections must be in conformance with the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic control Devices (SCMUTD). Checks assigned area of Lexington County daily and redirects signs as necessary to ensure they are plumb and the general appearance is good. Keeps detailed records of day's work either on a log sheet or I-pad. Sets up traffic control for road closures, traffic control for work zones. Set up includes signs, barricades, cones, or barrels to warn motorists of hazard ahead. All set up is according to the SC MUTCD. Checks and ensures daily that an adequate stock of signs, posts, and materials are on the sign truck that will be needed for the days work. Performs a daily check of the truck to ensure it is safe to operate. Maintains and operates small hand machine to put down needed pavement markings for small jobs that do not take a large paint machine. Operates small paint machine to paint islands, concrete medians and other small jobs. Operates heavy equipment during emergencies and/or hazardous weather.

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.

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.

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:

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.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question