Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61035988)

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a wide range of highway construction and maintenance tasks. You will operate heavy equipment and assist with drainage, signing, and right-of-way activities across state roadways.

Requires at least 1 year of related work experience and a valid operator’s license; a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement. Be prepared for outdoor work in varying weather conditions and traffic exposure.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; CDL Class A required within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment used in highway construction and maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on roads, bridges, drainage, signs, and right-of-way.
• Assist with patching roadway surfaces, clearing vegetation, and installing signs.
• Work with crews on Special Projects and drainage/vegetation management.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class A

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.