Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61032154) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks qualified personnel for roadway maintenance duties in a hands-on field role. The position involves operating medium equipment, loading materials, and assisting in trench and pipe projects to maintain and improve road safety and infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have experience with equipment like tandem dump trucks and skid steers, hold a valid driver’s license, and are prepared to obtain a CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller (>4 tons) and skid steer loader for hauling materials.
• Assists in operating a backhoe for ditch cleaning and pipe installation; loads maintenance materials as needed.
• Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools and equipment in roadway maintenance tasks.
• Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD standards to control traffic and protect workers and the public.
• Performs general maintenance, emergency operations, and prepares for on-call duties; lifts up to 50 lbs and works in various weather conditions.

Job description

**This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position and do not need to re-apply**

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-way., 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.