Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61033234)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Lexington Maintenance location seeks an skilled driver to operate tandem dump trucks and perform routine maintenance while delivering materials to job sites. You will also assist with equipment like backhoes during drainage and road repair tasks and help manage traffic control safety protocols.

The role requires a valid CDL, six months of related work experience, and willingness to work overtime or outside regular hours during emergencies or

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump truck to haul materials to and from the job site.
• Operate a truck to pick up materials from vendors and take to job site or stock pile at section shed.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and remove all loose material from sides of the truck before operation begins.
• Set up traffic control devices such as cones and signs for work zones according to the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Skills

Operator license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Lexington Maintenance, operates tandem dump truck to haul materials to and from the job site. Operates a truck to pick up materials from vendors and take to job site or stock pile at section shed. Performs preventive maintenance on the truck and keeps neat. Maintains records of the same. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance task as clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repair to bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Assists to operate heavy duty backhoe to clean out berm and/or outfall ditches for drainage, shoulder regrading to facilitate the roadside repair, cleaning sideline and driveway ditches, laying crossline pipe for proper distribution of eater from roadway, and installing driveways with or without pipe. Operates 5 yard dump truck to haul equipment and materials to and from job site and/or vendor. Perform daily preventive maintenance and remove all loose material from sides of truck before operation begins. Tarp Is put into place when hauling a load. Sets up traffic control devices such as cones and signs for work zones according to the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Flag traffic according to standards ensuring that all safety attire Is worn at all times. Operates medium to heavy equipment during emergencies and/or hazardous weather.

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.

Additional Comments

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.