Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61033097)

State of South Carolina; White Hills (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kershaw Maintenance in South Carolina seeks a skilled laborer to operate medium duty equipment and perform road maintenance on the state highway system. The role includes coordinating traffic control devices to properly set up work zones and assisting in emergency operations.

May require extended hours or 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies. A valid driver’s license is required, with CDL attainment within six months of placement.

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

• Operates medium duty equipment and larger rollers and tandem dump trucks for road construction, repair, and preservation.
• Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone per state manuals.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations and may work overtime, nights, or weekends.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Manual labor

Safety protocols

Job description

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.

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.