Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036317)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled worker to operate and maintain heavy machinery for roads and bridges within Dorchester County. Typical duties include patching potholes, drainage work, and traffic control setup in work zones.

Applicants should have at least one year of related experience and a valid driver's license, with CDL required within six months of placement. Willingness to work extended hours and on-call during emergencies is expected.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience, or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required; must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment as part of road and bridge construction, repair and preservation work within Dorchester County.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations and may work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Patch potholes and base surface failures using electric/gas powered tools and hand tools.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to warn motorists according to SCDOT manuals and field guides.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Road maintenance work

Manual labor

Traffic control coordination

Tools

Drills

Jacks

Concrete saw

Pavement breakers

Air compressor

Sprayers

Shovel

Asphalt lute

Job description

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.

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.