Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036012)

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

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the ROW Clearing Crew. You will operate diverse machinery and support safety-focused activities onsite, including flagging and PPE practices.

Responsibilities include drainage work, shoulders repair, piping, and concrete pours, with potential after-hours duties during emergencies and storms. Must have valid license and CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery (backhoe, dozer, excavator, loader, grader) to clear rights of way and perform drainage work.
• Support foreman in daily safety practices including flagging, PPE, vehicle safety, and inspections.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as paving, laying pipes, and pouring concrete as needed.
• Assist in after-hours emergencies and inclement weather operations, including extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and maintain awareness of traffic and environmental hazards.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Flagging

Safety practices

CDL inspections

Tools

Backhoe

Dozer

Crawler

Excavator

Front End Loader

Lowboy Truck Tractor

Motor Grader

Tractor with Ditcher

Job description

Serves as a heavy equipment operator on the ROW Clearing Crew, operates heavy motorized equipment such as Backhoe, Dozer, Crawler, Excavator, Front End Loader, Lowboy Truck Tractor, Motor Grader, and Tractor with Ditcher. Supports foreman, directly or indirectly, in daily safety work practices. This includes, but is not limited to flagging Operations, PPE, Vehicle Safety, CDL inspections, hazardous material waste, and other related work practices. Performs various duties including manual labor or operating equipment in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning and grading drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying pipes, building catch basins and pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalks and raised medians. Assists in on call operations for after hour emergencies, and Snow and Ice Plan and Hurricane Lane Reversal Plan. 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.