Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036317)

State of South Carolina; Old Saint George (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges within Dorchester County. You will operate backhoes, excavators, loaders, and other machinery, performing skilled manual work to maintain the State highway system.

Responsibilities include coordinating traffic control for work zones, patching potholes, and assisting in emergency or inclement weather operations.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment (e.g.; backhoe, excavator, front-end loader) for roads and bridges.
• Performs skilled manual labor for construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones per SCDOT manual.
• Patches potholes and base surface failures using electric/gas powered tools and hand tools.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, possibly 12-hour shifts.
• Assists in other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment (e.g.; backhoe, excavator, front-end loader, truck mounted road patcher, etc.) in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the State highway system. Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the State highway system.

Work may include constructing and repairing drainage structures, machining and grading dirt roads, all within Dorchester County.

Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.

Performs manual labor as necessary patching potholes and base surface failures using electric/gas powered tools and hand tools to perform these duties.

Work may including using tools such as drills, jacks, concrete saw, pavement breakers, air compressor, sprayers, shovel, asphalt lute, etc.) Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours 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: 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.