Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61034722)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a skilled road maintenance equipment operator to run a range of heavy and medium equipment for the state highway system. You will operate excavators, loaders, graders, dump trucks, and lowboys, and assist with traffic control and emergency snow/ice operations.

The role requires one year of related work experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders/backhoes, graders and lowboys for road maintenance and repair on the state highway system.
• Haul materials with tandem dump trucks and assist in patching potholes, shoulders and driveways as needed.
• Place and use survey markings and grade stakes for alignment and elevations; patch potholes and perform shoulder and ditch repairs.
• Assist with traffic control setup to maintain safe maintenance work zones and respond to winter weather operations.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates various heavy equipment, such as an excavator for cleaning roadside and outfall ditches; a combination front end loader and backhoe for excavating and laying pipe for driveways, removing unstable material from roads for patching, loading and unloading material onto trucks used for patching potholes and driveway installation and repair; a motor grader for dressing shoulders and slopes; and a lowboy to transport heavy motorized equipment. Operates various medium equipment, such as a tandem dump truck for hauling materials, such as asphalt for patching potholes, dirt for shoulder repair and pipe for driveway repairs, for a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system. Performs skilled manual labor, such as using survey equipment (transit and level) for placing of markings and grade stakes for alignment and elevations, patching potholes, performing repair work on shoulders, ditches and driveways, in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system. Assists with 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 motorist. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations to include, operating medium or heavy duty equipment to load and unload sand, salt, and brine during snow and ice seasons, operating a snow ploy with spreader, removing debris from roadways, and placing signs on roadway during emergency situations. 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 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.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave

Insurance Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.