Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61034315) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

13 paid holidays

15 days of annual leave

15 days of sick leave

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) seeks qualified Heavy Equipment Operators for the Charleston Maintenance Office. Operate specialty machinery and participate in right-of-way work, drainage, pothole repair, and road maintenance. CDL training is available, with a typical 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday schedule and occasional overtime.

Candidates must have one year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of motorized equipment (e.g., backhoe, dozer, excavator, loader, grader, sweeper) for district work orders and maintenance tasks.
• Perform traffic control operations for work zones, including flagging for crew and public safety.
• Assist with inclement weather operations and extended or 12-hour shifts as needed.
• Support with routine road maintenance such as pothole patching, drainage work, and curb/sidewalk construction.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Class A CDL availability within 6 months

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The SCDOT Charleston Maintenance Office is currently seeking qualified and motivated individuals to fill Heavy Equipment Operator positions. These positions offer the opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment, along with training opportunities to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Employees enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday work schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional overtime and schedule adjustments during inclement weather operations. The State of South Carolina also offers an excellent benefits package.

• health insurance


• retirement benefits


• 13 paid holidays


• 15 days of annual leave


• 15 days of sick leave per year

Function as a Heavy Equipment Operator engaging in District work orders, sign repairs and installation. Operates motorized equipment, such as, but not limited to: Backhoe, Cement Spreader, Distributor Truck, Dozer, Crawler, Excavator, Front End Loader, Lowboy Truck Tractor, Motor Grader, Road Patcher, Slope Mower, and Sweeper Truck Tractor with Ditcher. Performs various duties including manual labor or operating equipment in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-ways, clearing and grading drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying pipes, building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalk and raised median. Perform traffic controls operations for work zones, to include flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public, during various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists with inclement weather operations, may include operation of equipment (medium and heavy) and being available for extended working hours and/or 12 hours shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.


• 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. Work overtime as necessary.

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.