Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61033316)

State of South Carolina; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina is hiring for a position that involves operating a range of heavy and medium equipment during construction and maintenance projects. The role includes driving a tandem dump truck, roller, and belt loader, plus installing culverts and performing concrete work on road projects.

Responsibilities include pothole patching, traffic control, and potential extended hours in emergencies or inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operates large roller during asphalt paving operations.
• Operates belt loader while performing shoulder maintenance projects.
• Installs culvert pipe, constructs catch basins and pours concrete.
• Patches potholes and uses asphalt tools to spread and level asphalt for driveways and paving projects.
• Flags traffic and assists with setting up/removing traffic control for work zones.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Medium equipment operation

CDL required

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites. Operates large roller during asphalt paving operations. Operates belt loader while doing shoulder maintenance projects. Installs culvert pipe, constructs catch basins and pours concrete. Patches potholes, uses asphalt tools while spreading and leveling asphalt for driveways and paving projects. Flags traffic and assists with setting up and removing traffic control for work zones. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations 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 involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies

Insurance Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Other available insurance benefits include dental
• vision
• term life insurance
• long term disability
• flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

Workplace Benefits

• State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Additional Comments

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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