Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036317) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

State of South Carolina; Coventry Place (SC); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate and maintain heavy equipment for road and bridge projects in Dorchester County. Responsibilities include construction and repair of drainage structures, pothole patching, and setting up traffic control in work zones.

Requirements: at least one year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and CDL class A within six months of placement.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience or an approved equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of placement.

Aufgaben

• Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment for road and bridge work.
• Performs construction, repair, and preservation tasks on state highways in Dorchester County.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance zones.
• Assists in emergency/inclement weather operations and may work extended hours.
• Uses drills, saws, pavement breakers, air tools, and related equipment.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Concrete saw

Pavement breakers

Air compressor

Jobbeschreibung

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position and do not need to re-apply.

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.