Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61031858)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled highway maintenance worker to perform a wide range of duties on the state highway system, including operation of motorized equipment for construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges.

You will handle tasks such as patching, vegetation management, sign installation, drainage work, and routine maintenance, with on-call rotations and potential overtime during inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates motorized equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways and bridges.
• Performs patching, vegetation management, and debris removal to improve visibility and safety.
• Installs signs and maintains drainage ditches and pipes.
• Assists in heavy equipment operation and safety inspections.

Skills

Equipment operation

Road maintenance

Vehicle inspection

Safety compliance

Tools

Dump trucks

Skid steer

Front-end loader

Batwing mower

Rollers

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges or the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities. Operates motorized equipment on a county maintenance Work Request Crew. Performs skilled highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium sized equipment such as belt loaders, larger (> 4 tons) rollers, skid steer, tractor and trailer mounted injection patcher, tractor with batwing 15’ mowers, and combination tractor with side mounted mowers in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Performs skilled manual labor in various duties as patching roadway base and surface failures. Cleans ditches and places sideline and crossline pipe. Installs driveways, removes fallen trees from roadway, cuts dead trees on right-of-way, and performs vegetation management to improve visibility of signage.

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges or the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities. Operates motorized equipment on a county maintenance Work Request Crew. Performs skilled highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium sized equipment such as belt loaders, larger (> 4 tons) rollers, skid steer, tractor and trailer mounted injection patcher, tractor with batwing 15’ mowers, and combination tractor with side mounted mowers in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Performs skilled manual labor in various duties as patching roadway base and surface failures. Cleans ditches and places sideline and crossline pipe. Installs driveways, removes fallen trees from roadway, cuts dead trees on right-of-way, and performs vegetation management to improve visibility of signage. Installs, repairs, and maintains flat sheet signs, extruded panel signs, sign assemblies, and sign foundations. Sets, forms, pours and finishes concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other activities related to work request activities and multipurpose plan operations. Operates single and tandem axle dump trucks, including with trailers, for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Assists in the operation of heavier equipment such as a front-end loader, motor graders, backhoes, specialized slope mowers and specialized equipment for cleaning out drainage ditches, installing sideline and crossline pipe, and bridge repairs with various levels of formal and informal instruction. Operates and maintains powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance related to assigned tasks such as tree and vegetation removal, cleaning pipes and ditches, concrete sidewalk and gutter repair and maintenance, limb trimming, weed eating, facility maintenance, litter and dead animal removal, etc., and other activities related to maintenance operations. Conducts safety inspections and daily preventative maintenance activities on all assigned equipment to ensure that equipment is greased and lubricated, proper coolant and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected for deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leakages are present. Monitors the preventative maintenance program of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to monitor equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; available for on-call rotations and extended hours or extended shift operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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.

Additional Comments

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.