Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036012)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator for the ROW Clearing Crew. You will operate heavy machinery such as backhoe, dozer, excavator, and loader, assisting with right-of-way maintenance, drainage work, and paving tasks.

Expect on-call duties and extended shifts during inclement weather or emergencies. Qualifications include at least one year of related experience or equivalence, and a valid license with Class A CDL to be obtained within six months of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment on the ROW Clearing Crew (backhoe, dozer, excavator, loader, etc.).
• Support foreman in daily safety practices, flagging, PPE, and CDL inspections; perform drainage and road maintenance tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

CDL inspections

Foreman coordination

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

Physical Requirement

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.