Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036255)

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

health insurance

retirement benefits

13 paid holidays

15 days of annual leave

15 days of sick leave per year

Descripción de la vacante

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Charleston Maintenance Office is seeking qualified Heavy Equipment Operators to operate a range of heavy machinery and support CDL training opportunities. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with occasional overtime during inclement weather operations.

The role requires operating equipment such as motor graders, front end loaders, tractors with ditchers, and slope mowers, along with performing extensive

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Serves as a heavy equipment operator on the ROW Clearing Crew.
• Operates heavy duty motorized equipment such as motor grader, front end loader, tractor with ditcher, and slope mower in highway maintenance.
• Performs general maintenance tasks including clearing of rights-of-way, drainage/ditches, pothole patching, base repairs, paving, pipe laying, concrete work, and related duties.
• Performs traffic control operations for work zones, including flagging for safety during roadway maintenance phases.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations and is on call for after-hour emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control/flagging

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

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.

Benefits and Perks

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

Responsibilities

• Serves as a heavy equipment operator on the ROW Clearing Crew.
• Operates heavy duty motorized equipment such as motor grader, front end loader, tractor with ditcher, and slope mower in the maintenance of highways.
• Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-way cleaning drainage/ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying side line/cross line pipe, grading and setting forms, laying bricks/blocks, repairing and building, pouring/finishing concrete/cement for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway, catch basins, etc.
• Performs traffic controls operations for work zones, to include flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public, during various phases of roadway maintenance.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations and being on call for after hour emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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.