Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61032693)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support road maintenance and construction. You will operate tandem dump trucks, skid steers, and rollers, load and haul materials, and assist with backhoes and graders as needed.

This full-time role requires a valid driver's license, enrollment to obtain a Class A CDL within six months, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and obtain Class A CDL within six months.
• Physically able to perform demanding labor and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump truck, skid steer, and large roller and load/haul materials.
• Assist in operating backhoe, motor grader, slope mower, boom mower, and excavator.
• Use hand and power tools for maintenance and set up work zones, traffic control.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle/equipment inspections and report deficiencies.
• Work in inclement weather, on-call emergencies, and after-hours shifts as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Traffic control

Job description

• 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.
• 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.