Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61034174)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a highway maintenance worker to support the construction, repair, and preservation of interstates, ramps, and bridges. The role involves operating an excavator and motor grader, performing vegetation management, and installing safety devices such as guardrails.

Responsibilities include handling drainage, pavement markings, and litter cleanup, with potential for extended or night shifts during inclement weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or approved equivalence.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Class A CDL must be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment and performs skilled manual labor for construction, repair and preservation of interstates, ramps and bridges.
• Works on shoulders, drainage structures, pavement markings, grading and patching.
• Performs vegetation management with equipment such as slope mower.
• Installs and repairs traffic signs, pavement markings and guardrails.
• Picks up litter, debris and dead animals.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

One year of related work experience

Valid driver's license

CDL within 6 months

Job description

Job Responsibilities
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.

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.

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.