Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036186) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an equipment operator to manage herbicide application along District 6 roads and bridges, following the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management plan. You will collect data for HMMS and support the crew with safety and maintenance tasks.

The role requires one year of related experience or equivalent, a valid license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required; Class A CDL within six months.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate herbicide application equipment and herbicide truck per IRVM plan.
• Enter data into HMMS for operation of equipment.
• Perform quality control checks on data to ensure accuracy of reports.
• Assist in completing job hazard analysis forms and participate in safety meetings.
• Place traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones.
• Complete CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles.
• Assist in gathering data for daily, weekly, and monthly reports, time sheets, and cost records.
• Assist in maintenance and emergencies removing fallen trees, snow, ice from highways and bridges.

Skills

Quality Control checks

Safety compliance

Traffic control

Data gathering / reporting

CDL pre-trip inspections

Tools

Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS)

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.