Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61031622)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator to support DOT projects by operating a tandem dump truck and other medium equipment such as skid steers and large rollers. You will participate in pothole repairs and road shoulder patching, and help place traffic control devices to establish safe work zones.

Six months of related work experience or an approved equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• Six months 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 months of placement in the position.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week, including extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tandem dump truck to haul materials for DOT projects.
• Operate medium equipment such as skid steers, belt loaders, combination tractors, and large rollers.
• Repair potholes and perform roadway and shoulder patching as part of a crew.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to establish safe work zones per the SCDOT manual.
• Operate a motor grader when required.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations.

Skills

Tandem dump truck operation

Equipment operation

Traffic control coordination

Job description

• 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.

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 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.

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.

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