Highway Maintenance Worker II- Medium Equipment Operator (61032056)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate tandem dump trucks and medium equipment in shoulder, ditching, and paving operations in Columbia, SC. You will assist in heavy equipment operation, manage traffic in work zones, and support after-hours repairs and emergency responses.

Applicants must have at least six months of related work experience and a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of

Qualifications

• Requires valid motor vehicle operator’s license; Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump trucks hauling various materials as necessary in maintenance and repair operations.
• Operates medium equipment such as belt loader in shoulder and ditching operations.
• Operates medium equipment such as large roller compacting materials (base materials, asphalt).
• Assists in the operation of heavy equipment such as backhoe and motor grader used in ditching, shoulder work, and pipe laying operations.
• Flags traffic to protect workers within the work zone.
• Assists with on-call repairs after hours.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operation, may include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts.
• Operates small equipment such as trailer mounted pipe washer as needed in shoulder and ditching operations.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump trucks hauling various materials as necessary in maintenance and repair operations.


• Operates medium equipment such as belt loader as needed in shoulder and ditching operations.


• Operates medium equipment such as large roller compacting materials such as base materials, asphalt, etc.


• Assists in the operation of heavy equipment such as backhoe and motor grader used in ditching, shoulder work, and pipe laying operations.


• Flags traffic to control the flow of traffic to protect workers within the work zone.


• Assists with on‑call repairs after hours.


• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operation, may include extended hours and/ or 12 hours shifts.


• Operates small equipment such as trailer mounted pipe washer as needed in shoulder and ditching operations.

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.

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.