Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61034174)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina hires for skilled labor in highway maintenance. The position involves operating heavy equipment including excavators and motor graders to maintain interstates, ramps, and bridges, plus vegetation management and installation/repair of signs and safety devices.

Responsibilities include assisting during emergencies or severe weather. A valid driver's license is required, with a Class A CDL to be earned within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• CDL Class A license must be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavator and motor grader.
• Perform maintenance on shoulders, drainage, pavement markings, and guardrails.
• Handle vegetation management with equipment like slope mower.
• Install and repair traffic signs and safety devices.
• Perform litter pickup and debris removal.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

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.