Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61033187) *Re-Advertisement*

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH in the United States seeks a transportation equipment operator for highway maintenance work with SCDOT. Responsibilities include operating tandem dump trucks and skid steer, performing ditching, setting up work zones per SCDOT guidelines, and assisting in emergency operations.

Overtime/night shifts possible. Requirements: minimum six months related experience or equivalent, valid driver's license on entry, and obtaining a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required on entry.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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.

Physical demands

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.