Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61033399)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Maintenance within the South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled laborer to perform road and bridge maintenance. The role includes operating a tandem dump truck and executing concrete pouring and finishing for curbs and gutters.

Responsibilities include setting up forms, templates and equipment, repairing rails, coordinating traffic control, and assisting during emergencies or inclement weather, with possible extended hours.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required; Class A CDL within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump truck and perform skilled manual labor on roads and bridges.
• Pour and finish concrete for curbs and gutters; set up driving frames and templates.
• Repair handrails and guardrails on vertical and overhead structures.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices and maintain a work zone per standards.
• Assist in emergencies or inclement weather and work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL Class A within 6 months

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.