Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61032154)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a maintenance worker to operate medium equipment and perform manual labor on road projects. The role includes hauling materials, maintaining roadways, and assisting in traffic control according to MUTCD standards.

Required six months of related work experience and a valid driver’s license, with the CDL to be obtained within six months of placement. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or an approved equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment (tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller >4 tons, skid steer) and haul materials.
• Assist in setting up and flagging traffic per MUTCD standards to control flow and protect workers.
• Perform maintenance on roadway systems and operate a street sweeper/snow plow as needed.
• Lift and move earth materials, pipes, and debris and perform manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Assist in emergency operations and be available for on-call duties as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Manual labor

Safety awareness

CDL requirement within 6 months

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Operates medium equipment, such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller > 4 tons and skid steer loader for hauling equipment and materials such as: asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, dead tree and debris. Assists in the operation of a backhoe in cleaning ditches and installing sideline and crossline pipes, loading of materials needed of maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate and clearing fallen trees and debris from roadway and right-of-ways., etc. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g. chain saw, cutting tree/tree removal), concrete saw, shovel, bush axes, tamp, lute board, weed eater, drills, wrenches, trowel, air compressor, jack hammer, etc. Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD Standards to control flow of traffic, protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists in the operation of a street sweeper (motorized) snow plow, sand spreader, {assisting in emergency operations} to sweep, clean, and maintain roads. Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations, which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule. When crew is in an "on-call" status employee is available 24 hours a day. Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalk and raised median, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-ways and repairing bridges. Performs preventive maintenance, conducts, documents pre-operation vehicle/equipment as outlined in equipment manual. 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.

Physical Requirement: 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.