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

State of South Carolina; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled maintenance equipment operator to perform road maintenance and operate tandem dump trucks, skid steers, and other heavy equipment. The role involves manual labor such as clearing rights‑of‑way, patching potholes, and laying pipes, with on‑call duties and possible extended hours during emergencies.

Minimum qualifications include six months of related work experience or equivalent, and a license to drive; a Class A CDL must

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A CDL within six (6) months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain medium duty equipment such as tandem dump trucks, skid steer, self-propelled belt loader and tractor with large mower.
• Perform road maintenance tasks including clearing right‑of‑ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairing bridges, paving driveways and laying sideline/crossline pipe.
• Operate 5 to 10 yard dump trucks for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe and debris.
• Flag traffic during road repairs to protect workers and the motoring public.
• Assist in emergencies and inclement weather operations; may require hours outside normal schedule; on-call status 24 hours a day.
• Assist in operating backhoe, excavator, motor grader, slope mower, spreader, tractor with ditcher and front‑end loader.
• Operate and maintain electric/gas tools including chainsaws and pole saws; use hand tools in roadway maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, 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 and 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. Additionally, 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; and 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.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question