Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61033187)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Maintenance, a unit of the South Carolina Department of Transportation, seeks a skilled equipment operator. You will drive a tandem truck hauling asphalt, limestone, dirt, and other materials while maintaining safe work zones.

You may operate a skid steer for shoulder work, assist with ditching tasks, and coordinate traffic control in active work zones. Overtime and night shifts may be required during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license on entry.
• CDL-A license must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tandem truck hauling asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement and debris.
• Operate a skid steer for shoulder filling along roadways.
• Perform hand work for ditching, mailboxes and pipe work.
• Set up and coordinate traffic control devices in work zones.
• Assist during emergencies and inclement weather; may work overtime
• May require extended hours or night shifts.

Skills

CDL required

6 months experience

Operate heavy equipment

Job description

At Richland Maintenance, operates a tandem truck hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe construction materials and debris. Operates a skid steer machine for filling in low shoulders on primary and secondary roads on SCDOT right-of-way. Performs necessary hand work for ditching operations such as shovel work dressing around mailboxes and cleaning dirt from mouth of pipe. 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 or heavy duty equipment. 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 upon entry to the position. 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.