Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61032693)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-South-Carolina is seeking a CDL operator to support road maintenance. The role involves operating heavy equipment, performing manual tasks, and assisting with on-site operations in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, traffic safety setup, and potential after-hours work during emergencies. A valid license is required, with CDL obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Requires attainment of a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump truck, skid steer and large roller, loading and hauling material to and from the jobsite.
• Assists in operating backhoe, motor grader, slope mower, boom mower and excavator.
• Operates hand and power tools for maintenance tasks using manual labor.
• Flags traffic and sets up work zones during road repairs to manage traffic and protect workers and equipment.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle/equipment inspections and reports any deficiencies or damage.
• Works in inclement weather, operating truck-mounted plows and sand spreaders for snow/ice removal; may be on-call.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Related work experience

Safety awareness

On-call readiness

Tools

Tandem dump truck

Skid steer

Large roller

Backhoe

Motor grader

Slope mower

Boom mower

Excavator

Truck mounted plows

Sand spreaders

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.