Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036186)

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

Job summary

State-of-South-Carolina is seeking personnel to operate herbicide application equipment and trucks, following the IRVM plan along roads and bridges in District 6. You will enter data into HMMS, perform quality checks, and assist with safety analyses.

You will also set up traffic control, perform pre-trip CDL inspections, and participate in maintenance and emergency response activities as required.

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 herbicide application equipment and herbicide trucks as per IRVM plan.
• Provide data to HMMS for operation and perform quality control checks on reports.
• Assist in safety meetings and complete hazard analyses before work.
• Place traffic control devices and set up work zones per SCDOT guidelines.
• Perform CDL pre-trip inspections before operating CDL vehicles.
• Assist in gathering data for daily, weekly and monthly reports and cost records.
• Assist in routine and preventive maintenance; respond to emergencies including weather-related hazards.
• Assist in gathering data for training and other departmental activities.

Skills

CDL

Data entry

Safety awareness

Report data gathering

Maintenance

Tools

HMMS

SCDOT Work Zone Manual

Job description

Operates herbicide application equipment and herbicide truck in accordance to the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) plan, performing herbicide activities along roads and bridges within District 6. Provides data to the Herbicide Crew Leader or Foreman to be entered in the Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) for the operation of equipment. Performs Quality Control checks on the data to ensure accuracy of the reports. Assists in completing job hazard analysis forms to mitigate risks and participates in safety meetings prior to the commencement of work activities informing the crew of the hazards associated with the work to be performed. Places traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Completes all CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles. Participates in assigned training for employees. Assists in gathering data for daily, weekly, and monthly reports, time sheets, and cost records. Performs routine and preventive maintenance activities. Assists in emergencies removing fallen trees, snow, ice from highways and bridges caused by hazardous weather. 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.