Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61034077)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Maintenance in South Carolina is seeking a skilled operator to perform backhoe work and support the preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. You will grade, form, and pour concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; operate a tandem dump truck; and help set up safe work zones.

This role may require overtime and shift work during hazardous weather. Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and will be required to obtain a Class A CDL within six

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Requires attainment of a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates a backhoe in road and bridge maintenance tasks.
• Performs grading, form setting, and concrete pours for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways.
• Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling materials and debris.
• Coordinates traffic control devices to set up work zones per manuals.
• May work overtime, nighttime, and weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
• Conducts and documents pre-operation vehicle/equipment inspections.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Heavy equipment handling

Tools

CDL Class A

Driver's license

Job description

At Richland Maintenance, performs skilled manual labor and operates a backhoe in a variety of activities associated with the construction, pouring/finishing repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; performs work on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, etc. Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling material such as pipe, dirt, soil, construction material and debris. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Conducts and documents pre-operation vehicle/equipment inspection.

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.

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.