Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61034174)

State of South Carolina; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled laborer to operate heavy equipment including excavator and motor grader for highway maintenance and repair on interstates, ramps, and bridges. Duties include base work on shoulders, drainage structures, and pavement markings, plus vegetation management and sign installation.

Applicants should have at least one year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• CDL Class A required within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform bending, stooping, climbing.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator and motor grader for highway maintenance on interstates, ramps, and bridges.
• Perform shoulder work, drainage, pavement markings, and patching.
• Conduct vegetation management with slope mower and install/repair traffic signs and guardrails.
• Assist in emergency/inclement weather operations; may have extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Performs skilled manual labor and operates heavy equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of interstates, ramps, and bridges on the state highway system using an excavator and motor grader. Performs work on shoulders, drainage structures, pavement markings, grading and patching, etc. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as slope mower. Installs and repairs traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices such as guardrails. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; 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.

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.

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.