Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61032644)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH in South Carolina is seeking a general laborer to operate medium equipment such as tandem dump trucks, patching machines, and skid steer loaders while performing foundational road maintenance tasks. This role requires at least six months of related work experience or an equivalent, a valid driver’s license at entry, and the goal to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors, including overtime in adverse

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or an acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required on entry.
• Must attain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform outdoor work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck and a skid steer loader.
• Operate the AMZ patching machine for paving and repairs.
• Repair potholes and base surface with hand tools as needed.
• Flag traffic to protect workers and the public during roadwork.
• Perform manual tasks including ground work and drainage installations.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations; possible long hours.

Skills

Medium equipment operation

Traffic flagging

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

AMZ patching machine

Skid steer loader

Hand tools (shovel, pick, rake)

Job description

• Operates medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck.
• Operates the AMZ patching machine which is used for paving, patching repairs to base and pavement on roads, driveways, crossovers, turn lanes, parking areas, and bridge approaches.
• Repairs potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as a shovel, pick, rake, and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment.
• Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs and raised medians, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, cleaning right-of-ways and repairing bridges.
• Operates medium equipment such as a skid steer loader.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position. 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 involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 5O lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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 based on 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.