Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61033658)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled highway maintenance worker to perform mowing, brush management, and vegetation control while operating heavy equipment such as slope mowers and backhoes. The role involves routine road maintenance, debris removal, and coordination of traffic control devices.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and are required to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as slope mowers, batwing mowers, and backhoes for mowing and vegetation management.
• Performs roadside maintenance and debris removal along roadways and rights-of-way.
• Coordinates traffic control and work zones according to SC DOT guidelines; supports winter weather operations and emergency responses.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Vegetation management

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.

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.