Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61035637) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

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

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Transportation, seeks a heavy equipment operator to service the Hot Crew and operate complex duty motorized equipment to maintain roadways. Responsibilities include supporting the foreman in safety practices and performing related duties as assigned.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and will be required to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to maintain roadways (e.g., backhoe, front end loader, road patcher).
• Support foreman in daily safe work practices including flagging, PPE, CDL inspections, hazardous materials, and waste handling.
• Operate forklift and skid steer loader for roadway maintenance.
• Assist with inclement weather operations and extended or 12-hour shifts as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

CDL Class A certification

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer loader

Job description

**This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position
and do not need to re-apply**

Serves as a heavy equipment operator on the Hot Crew, and operates complex duty motorized equipment such as, but not limited to, combination backhoe, front end loader, and road patcher, truck mounted, lowboy truck tractor, and motor grader to perform required maintenance to roadways.

Supports foreman, directly or indirectly, in daily safe work practices. This includes, but is not limited to Flagging Operations, PPE, Vehicle Safety, CDL Inspections, Hazardous Material, Waste, Etc.

Operates and maintains motorized equipment such as forklift and skid steer loader to perform maintenance to roadways.

Assists with inclement weather operations, may include operation of (medium and heavy) equipment and being available for extended working hours and/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.

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.

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.