Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61033458, 61036257)

State of South Carolina; Limerick (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate and maintain medium duty equipment and perform roadway repairs across districts. You will clear right-of-ways, patch potholes, and repair drainage ditches while working with asphalt, soil, and gravel materials.

Responsibilities include flagging traffic, protecting workers, and assisting in emergencies or severe weather. A valid license is required, with CDL training due within six months of placement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain medium duty equipment (dump truck, skid steer, belt loader, mower).
• Perform roadside maintenance (patching, drainage, shoulders, patching potholes).
• Flag traffic and protect workers and equipment during road repairs.
• Assist in emergencies and inclement weather operations, including on-call duties (24 hours).
• Operate additional equipment (backhoe, excavator, grader, slope mower, loader).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Motor vehicle operation

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Motor grader

Pole saw

Job description

Operates and maintains medium duty equipment such as tandem dump truck, skid steer, self-propelled belt loader and tractor with large mower. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance as clearing of the right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairs to bridges, paving driveways and laying sideline/crossline pipe. Operates 5 to 10 yard standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, motoring public and equipment. Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule. When crew is in an "on-call" status, employee is available 24 hours a day. Assists in the operation of backhoe, excavator, motor grader, slope mower, spreader, tractor with ditcher and front-end loader. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools including chainsaws and pole saws and uses hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Physical Requirement: 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.

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.