Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61035988)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to perform a wide variety of maintenance activities for the state highway system, including operating heavy equipment and performing patchwork on roadways and signage installations.

Under general supervision, work involves handling motorized equipment, drainage tasks, vegetation management, and concrete work for curbs, sidewalks, and related structures. CDL required within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment used in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Perform maintenance tasks including drainage, vegetation management, and right-of-way clearing.
• Patch roadway base and surface failures and remove fallen trees.
• Install, repair, and maintain signs and sign foundations; pour concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and related work.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Road maintenance

Job description

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges or the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities. Operates complex motorized equipment on a county maintenance Special Project/Drainage/Vegetation Management Crew. Operates heavy equipment such as motor grader and backhoe, tractor with ditcher, crawler dozer, excavators, and slope mower tractors in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Operates other heavy equipment to clean out drainage ditches, install sideline and crossline pipe, driveway installations, and roadside and right-of-way clearing operations in conjunction with brush and limb management activities. Performs skilled manual labor in various duties patching roadway base and surface failures, removing fallen trees from roadway, cutting dead trees on right-of-way, and performing vegetation management operations on right-of-way. Installs, repairs, and maintains flat sheet signs, extruded panel signs, sign assemblies, and sign foundations. Sets forms, pours and finishes concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other activities related to work request activities and multipurpose operations.

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.