Highway Maintenance Worker II- Medium Equipment Operator (61032056)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support roadside maintenance. The role involves operating tandem dump trucks, belt loaders, rollers, and other medium to heavy equipment within active work zones.

You will assist with ditching, shoulder work, and pipe laying, coordinate with traffic control, and be ready for after-hours and inclement weather shifts. A valid CDL is required within six months.

Qualifikationen

• Six months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; Class A CDL within six months.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk extended periods and work near traffic and hazards.

Aufgaben

• Operate tandem dump trucks hauling materials in maintenance and repair operations.
• Operate belt loader and other medium equipment in shoulder and ditching tasks.
• Operate roller for base materials and asphalt as needed.
• Assist heavy equipment operation (backhoe, motor grader) for ditching and pipe laying.
• Flag traffic to protect workers within the work zone.
• Assist with after-hours on-call repairs and inclement weather operations.

Kenntnisse

CDL Class A

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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.

Additional Comments

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.