Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61032693)

State of South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Discounts on purchases, travel and更多

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled equipment operator to operate tandem dump truck, skid steer and large roller. You will load and haul material to and from job sites, assist in operating backhoe, grader, slope mower, boom mower and excavator.

You may conduct pre-trip inspections, report deficiencies, work in inclement weather and support the foreman with on-call operations. A valid CDL is required 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 tandem dump truck, skid steer and large roller.
• Loads and hauls material to and from jobsite; assists in operation of backhoe, motor grader, slope mower, boom mower and excavator.
• Operates hand and power tools for maintenance tasks; flags traffic and sets up work zones during road repairs.
• Conducts pre-trip vehicle/equipment inspections and reports deficiencies.
• Works in inclement weather, including snow/ice removal with truck-mounted plows and sand spreaders.
• Assists foreman with on-call operations and performs related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates the tandem dump truck, skid steer and large roller. Loads and hauls material to and from jobsite. Assists in the operation of the backhoe, motor grader, slope mower, boom mower and excavator. Operates hand and power tools to perform duties using manual labor for maintenance activities. Flags traffic and helps set up work zones during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Conducts and documents pre-trip vehicle/equipment inspections. Reports vehicle and equipment deficiencies and damage to shop. Works during inclement weather, operating truck mounted plows and sand spreaders in snow and ice removal as necessary. Performs job duties including working after hours during emergencies and inclement weather. Assists the foreman with on-call operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave

Insurance Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.