Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036012) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); In loco; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

13 paid holidays

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

Descrizione del lavoro

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Charleston Maintenance Office is seeking qualified Heavy Equipment Operators. This role operates a range of heavy machinery, with CDL training opportunities and a fixed 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday schedule, plus occasional overtime for inclement weather operations.

The position requires a valid driver's license and the potential to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Competenze

• One year of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Mansioni

• Operate heavy equipment such as Backhoe, Dozer, Excavator, Loader, Lowboy, Grader and other equipment as directed.
• Support foreman in daily safety practices, flagging, PPE, and vehicle safety inspections.
• Assist with inclement weather operations, snow/ice plans, and hurricane lane reversal plans.
• Perform related duties including maintenance tasks like drainage work, pothole patching, and curb/sidewalk preparation.

Conoscenze

Heavy equipment operation

CDL training

Descrizione del lavoro

The SCDOT Charleston Maintenance Office is currently seeking qualified and motivated individuals to fill Heavy Equipment Operator positions. These positions offer the opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment, along with training opportunities to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Employees enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday work schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional overtime and schedule adjustments during inclement weather operations.

The State of South Carolina also offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• health insurance
• retirement benefits
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 days of annual leave
• 15 days of sick leave per year

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 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.