Highway Maintenance Worker II- Medium Equipment Operator (61033732)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking workers to perform skilled manual labor and operate medium‑duty equipment on state highway projects, including roads and bridges. Responsibilities include vegetation management, inspections, traffic flagging, and snow/ice removal.

Applicants must have six months of related work experience or equivalent and a valid driver’s license with CDL due within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required; Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates Skid Steer and other medium-duty equipment for road and bridge work.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and follows fleet safety rules and procedures.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to protect workers and the public.
• Operates chain saw for tree trimming on right-of-way.
• Removes snow and ice using dump trucks and brine applications.
• Cleans litter and debris and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control awareness

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium-duty equipment such as Skid Steer in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Work is performed on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, etc. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities by operating the following medium-duty equipment: Combination Tractor with side-mounted mower. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies, and procedures for fleet safety. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Operates chain saw in cutting trees on right-of-way. Operates standard dump truck with snow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Operates brine truck during snow and ice events. Picks up litter and debris. 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.

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.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Job Responsibilities

Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium-duty equipment such as Skid Steer in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Work is performed on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, etc. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities by operating the following medium-duty equipment: Combination Tractor with side-mounted mower. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies, and procedures for fleet safety. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Operates chain saw in cutting trees on right-of-way. Operates standard dump truck with snow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Operates brine truck during snow and ice events. Picks up litter and debris. 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.

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.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.