Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61036666)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Transportation, seeks qualified personnel for road maintenance and equipment operation. Responsibilities include operating motor graders, loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks for ditching, grading, and drainage work, with snow/ice removal and traffic control duties as needed.

This role requires at least one year of related work experience or an approved equivalence, plus a valid driver's license and eventual attainment of a Class A CDL within six months.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor graders in ditching, shoulder operations, grading and machining roads, driveway installation or snow and ice removal.
• Operates a combination front-end loader and backhoe to clean out drainage ditches and to install sideline and crossline pipe.
• Operates a tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from the jobsite.
• Operates hand and power tools; uses chainsaws to remove trees and limbs from right of way.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Sets up traffic control per MUTCD standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Motor grader operation

Snow removal

Emergency response

Traffic control

Tools

Motor grader

Front-end loader

Backhoe

Tandem dump truck

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates motor graders in ditching, shoulder operations, grading and machining roads, driveway installation or snow and ice removal. Operates a combination front-end loader and backhoe to clean out drainage ditches and to install sideline and crossline pipe. Operates a tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from the jobsite. Operates hand and power tools. Uses chainsaws in removal of trees and limbs from right of way. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Sets up traffic control according to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Standards to warnmotorists of roadwork ahead. 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.

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.

01 Are you a current SCDOT employee?

• Yes
• No

02 Are you a former SCDOT employee?

• Yes
• No

03 Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04 What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05 How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06 If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07 If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08 I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09 My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question