Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61033097)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to perform skilled manual labor and operate medium-duty equipment on the state highway system. You will coordinate traffic control devices to establish safe work zones in accordance with SCDOT manuals and field guides, and assist in emergency or weather-related operations.

The role may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts and involves lifting up to 50 lbs, outdoor exposure in all weather conditions, and possible overtime

Qualifications

• Six 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 months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium duty equipment such as larger roller and tandem dump truck in road construction, repair, and preservation on the state highway system.
• Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT manuals and field guide to warn motorists.

Skills

Manual labor

Operate medium duty equipment

Traffic control setup

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Kershaw Maintenance, performs skilled manual labor and operates medium duty equipment such as larger roller and tandem dump truck in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium duty equipment such as front end loader. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

At Kershaw Maintenance, performs skilled manual labor and operates medium duty equipment such as larger roller and tandem dump truck in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium duty equipment such as front end loader. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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 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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.