Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61031622)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a full-time equipment operator to support DOT projects by hauling materials and operating medium equipment. You will join a crew responsible for moving asphalt, limestone, dirt, and other materials while ensuring safe, efficient work zones.

Responsibilities include pothole repairs, roadway patching, and coordinating traffic control devices during maintenance.

Formación

• Six (6) months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform demanding outdoor work.

Responsabilidades

• Operates a tandem dump truck to haul materials for DOT projects.
• Operates medium equipment such as skid steers, belt loaders, and large rollers.
• Repairs potholes and patches roadway and shoulders as part of a crew.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices for work zones.
• May operate a motor grader as required.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, including extended hours.

Conocimientos

Stamina

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Herramientas

CDL Class A

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities

Operates a tandem dump truck to haul materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, and other construction materials for DOT projects.

Operates medium equipment such as skid steers, belt loaders, combination tractors, and large rollers.

Repairs potholes and performs roadway and shoulder patching as part of a 2–3 person crew.

Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly establish maintenance work zones in accordance with the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual.

Operates a motor grader as required.

Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, which may require extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Six (6) months 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 involve 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.

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.