Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61036500)

State of South Carolina; Cherokee Forest (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled laborer to operate heavy equipment such as motor grader, backhoe, and excavator for highway maintenance and sign installation.

You will coordinate traffic control for safe work zones, assist in emergency operations, and may work extended hours or 12-hour shifts as needed. A valid CDL is required within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or an approved equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working near traffic.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty equipment (grader, backhoe, excavator) for highway maintenance.
• Install roadway signs and perform related repairs.
• Coordinate traffic control devices for safe work zones.
• Work extended hours or 12-hour shifts as needed.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations.

Skills

Manual labor

Job description

Operates heavy-duty equipment such as motor grader, backhoe, and excavator used in the construction and maintenance of highways. Operates tools associated with the installation of roadway signs such as pneumatic hammers, drills, impacts, etc. Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of road signs on the state highway system. 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. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy-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.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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.