Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61033813)

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled operator to run a variety of heavy machinery used in roadway maintenance across Dorchester County. Responsibilities include maintaining roads and drainage, constructing and repairing drainage structures, and ensuring safe work zones with proper traffic control.

Prerequisites include at least 1 year of related work experience, a valid driver’s license, and completing a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related work experience or equivalent
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required
• CDL with six months of placement in the position

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment used in roadway maintenance
• Assist in construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the State highway system
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices and maintain work zones
• Respond to emergencies and inclement weather; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment (e.g.; tractor with ditcher, backhoe, excavator, motor grader, truck mounted road patcher, slope mower, dozer crawler, etc.) used in various phases of roadway maintenance. Roadway maintenance includes re-grading shoulders and ditches, cleaning and repairing sideline and outfall ditches, and clearing right-of-ways. Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the State highway system. Examples include constructing and repairing drainage structures, machining and grading dirt roads, all within Dorchester County. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating 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.