Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61033048)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Edgefield (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled highway maintenance worker in Edgefield County to support patching, resurfacing, and routine maintenance on state roads.

You will operate medium equipment, install driveways, manage traffic control, and perform safety inspections. Must have at least six months experience and CDL within six months, with license required. Emergency and inclement weather duties may apply; a valid license is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain highways and bridges and operate medium equipment (e.g., tandem dump truck, large roller, skid steer).
• Patch roadway surfaces, install driveways, and perform resurfacing with hot/cold plant mix and bituminous asphalt.
• Address pavement deficiencies and potholes; complete routine maintenance per schedules.
• Install and set up traffic control for work zones; flag traffic to protect workers and the public.
• Perform pre-trip and daily maintenance checks on equipment and vehicles; ensure proper fluids and tires.
• Assist in emergency, on-call, or inclement weather operations; may include extended shifts.

Skills

Work experience

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Job Responsibilities

In conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance activities, performs skilled highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck, large roller (>4 tons), aggregate spreader, skid steer, etc. Performs a variety of tasks for the Patching Crew related to maintenance operations, including, but not limited to, patching roadway surfaces, installing and paving driveways, installing pipe, resurfacing projects with hot plant mix, cold plant mix, and bituminous asphalt surfacing, correcting low shoulder conditions, etc. Assists other maintenance crews, as needed, with other maintenance operations to complete routine maintenance work and maintenance plans. Minimum business plan requirements include inspecting all State roads within Edgefield County twice a year for pavement deficiencies, correcting potholes and low shoulder conditions, installing driveways, and addressing external work requests within 30 days. Places traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Flags traffic in work zones during roadway repair and patching operations to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Flags traffic using sign board and/or hand‑held flags. Operates small engine equipment such as chain saws, tamps, pavement breakers, and weed eaters as needed. Performs duties using manual labor in maintenance operations as needed. Conducts daily preventative maintenance activities on all assigned equipment and vehicles to ensure that equipment is greased and lubricated, proper coolant and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected for deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leakages are present to get maximum utilization of equipment. Conducts pre‑trip and safety inspections on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Assists in tracking and reporting daily work performed to supervisors, including specific accomplishments, work locations, equipment utilization, and quantity of materials used. Assists in emergency, on‑call, or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended 12‑hour shifts. Operates both anti‑icing and removal equipment (snow plows and sand and salt spreaders) during snow and ice response on highways and bridges. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

In conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance activities, performs skilled highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck, large roller (>4 tons), aggregate spreader, skid steer, etc. Performs a variety of tasks for the Patching Crew related to maintenance operations, including, but not limited to, patching roadway surfaces, installing and paving driveways, installing pipe, resurfacing projects with hot plant mix, cold plant mix, and bituminous asphalt surfacing, correcting low shoulder conditions, etc. Assists other maintenance crews, as needed, with other maintenance operations to complete routine maintenance work and maintenance plans. Minimum business plan requirements include inspecting all State roads within Edgefield County twice a year for pavement deficiencies, correcting potholes and low shoulder conditions, installing driveways, and addressing external work requests within 30 days. Places traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Flags traffic in work zones during roadway repair and patching operations to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Flags traffic using sign board and/or hand‑held flags. Operates small engine equipment such as chain saws, tamps, pavement breakers, and weed eaters as needed. Performs duties using manual labor in maintenance operations as needed. Conducts daily preventative maintenance activities on all assigned equipment and vehicles to ensure that equipment is greased and lubricated, proper coolant and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected for deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leakages are present to get maximum utilization of equipment. Conducts pre‑trip and safety inspections on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Assists in tracking and reporting daily work performed to supervisors, including specific accomplishments, work locations, equipment utilization, and quantity of materials used. Assists in emergency, on‑call, or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended 12‑hour shifts. Operates both anti‑icing and removal equipment (snow plows and sand and salt spreaders) during snow and ice response on highways and bridges. 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.

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 50 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.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.