Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61032080)

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operatemedium equipment and support road construction, repair, and preservation activities across the state. You will coordinate traffic control devices and help establish safe work zones for motorists.

Responsibilities include vegetation management, snow/ice response, and other duties as assigned. CDLs are required within six months, with a base license already preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment and perform road construction, repair, and preservation tasks.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone.
• Assist in vegetation management and snow/ice removal and other weather-related activities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control setup

Manual labor

Education

Six months related work experience or equivalent

Job description

Operates medium equipment such as skid steer, tandem dump trucks and belt loader. Preforms work on shoulders, ditches and drainage structures. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Manual and Field Gulde to warn motorists. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as complex mowers and powered hand tools. Assists in snow/ice removal and other hazardous weather conditions and other emergency situations that arise. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.