Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61033399)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Maintenance is seeking personnel to perform skilled manual labor on state highway projects. You will operate a tandem dump truck, set up forms, pour and finish concrete for curbs and gutters, and perform overhead and vertical construction tasks.

Candidates must have a valid license, with CDL Class A to be obtained within six months, and be prepared for extended hours, night shifts, and variable weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or approved equivalence.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• CDL Class A required within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump truck and other equipment on road/bridge projects.
• Set up forms, templates, and other apparatus for concrete work.
• Pour and finish concrete for curbs and gutters; repair rails and structures.
• Coordinate traffic control devices to create safe work zones per guidelines.
• Assist in emergency operations and extended hours during events.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control setup

Concrete pouring & finishing

Safety awareness

Vehicle inspection

Education

Six months related work experience

Class A CDL within 6 months

Job description

At Richland Maintenance, performs skilled manual labor and operates tandem dump truck while performing a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples setting forms, pouring and finishing concrete for curbs and gutters. Performs overhead vertical construction and repairs to structure. Must be able to set up driving frames, templates and other complex apparatures. Pour and vibrate concrete. Repair handrails and guardrails on vertical and overhead concrete structures. Operates fuel service truck for fueling equipment on jobsites. 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. 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.