Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61032290)

State of South Carolina; Coventry Place (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator in Dorchester County to operate medium motorized equipment for roadway maintenance, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state system.

Responsibilities include setting up traffic control, performing right-of-way tasks with power tools, cleaning debris, and assisting in emergency or inclement weather operations.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium motorized equipment used in roadway maintenance.
• Coordinate traffic control and set up maintenance work zones.
• Perform right-of-way management and operate power tools as needed.
• Assist in emergency/weather operations and occasional extended shifts.

Skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Operates and maintains medium motorized equipment used in various phases of roadway maintenance. (e.g.; tandem dump truck, belt loader, aggregate spreader, skid steer loader, large roller, etc.)

Operates medium motorized equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the State highway system. Examples include grading/setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks; cleaning drainage structures and clearing right-of-way all within Dorchester County.

Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.

Performs a variety of right-of-way management activities using electric/gas powered tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, drills, jacks, wrenches, pavement breakers, air compressor, pumps, generators, sprayers, etc.

Picks up litter, debris and dead animals.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12 hour shifts.

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.