Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61033658)

State of South Carolina; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled highway maintenance worker to perform heavy equipment operations and vegetation management across roadways and rights-of-way. You will mow, trim, and clear debris, ensuring safe traffic flow and road conditions.

Position requires one year of related work experience or an approved equivalence, plus a valid driver’s license; CDL Class A must be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or an approved equivalence.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; CDL Class A within six months.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled highway maintenance worker functions and operates heavy equipment such as slope mowers and backhoes.
• Mows roadside and right-of-way, manages brush, and handles bridge vegetation tasks.
• Operates large tractors with batwing mowers; performs routine mowing and vegetation management.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up work zones per SC DOT manual.
• Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations, including extended hours or 12‑hour shifts.
• Operates anti-icing and snow removal equipment in winter weather.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class A

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Performs skilled highway maintenance worker functions and operates heavy equipment such as slope mowers. These skilled functions include roadside and right-of-way mowing, brush management, mechanical bridge end mowing and other vegetation management activities. Operates large tractors with batwing mowers in routine mowing operations, brush management operations and bridge vegetation management. Performs skilled manual labor and operates heavy equipment such as backhoe in various duties such as removing fallen trees from the roadway, cutting trees from right-of-way and removal of debris from roadsides. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations, including being available for extended hours or 12 hour shifts. Operates both anti icing and snow removal equipment during winter weather operations. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a work zone according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation work zone traffic control manual. 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.

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