Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61036842)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Cherokee Forest (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Cherokee Forest, SC to support highway maintenance for the South Carolina Department of Transportation. You will operate heavy machinery, perform skilled manual labor, and help prepare work zones.

Requires at least one year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and CDL within six months. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs, working outdoors in all weather, and potential extended or 12-hour shifts on occasion.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or an approved equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• CDL must be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty equipment such as slope mower, motor grader, backhoe and excavator.
• Perform road/bridge maintenance, grading, driveways, and shoulder work on the state highway system.
• Coordinate traffic control devices per SCDOT manuals and field guidance.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Emergency response

Job description

Operates heavy duty equipment such as slope mower, motor grader, backhoe and excavator used in the construction and maintenance of highways. Hauls materials and supplies used to perform maintenance activities. Performs skilled manual labor and operates heavy duty equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, installing driveways, or performing work on the roadway shoulder. 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. 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. Pick up litter, debris, and dead animals. 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 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.