Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61033847)

State of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an equipment operator to perform heavy machinery tasks and support road construction and maintenance projects across the state.

Responsibilities include operating tandem dump trucks and large rollers, flagging traffic for safety, performing manual labor for drainage and roadway improvements, and assisting in emergency operations. CDL may be required within six months of placement.

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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping; must lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as a Tandem Dump Truck and a Large Roller > 4 Tons.
• Flag traffic during road repairs to control traffic flow and ensure safety of employees, the public, and equipment.
• Perform manual labor: building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs and raised medians, laying pipe for driveways and drainage structures, repairing shoulders and bridges, cleaning rights-of-way.
• Assist in installation of driveways using hand tools and tamp, place aggregates, remove and reinstall mailboxes, and position large sections of pipe.
• Operate a chainsaw to remove trees from rights-of-way.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates medium equipment such as a Tandem Dump Truck. Operates medium equipment such as a Large Roller > 4 Tons. Flags traffic during road repairs to control traffic flow and ensure the safety of employees, the general public, and equipment. Performs manual labor associated with building catch basins; pouring concrete for curbs and raised medians; laying pipe for driveways and other drainage structures; repairing shoulders and bridges; and cleaning rights-of-way. Assists in the installation of driveways by using hand tools and hand tamp, placing aggregates, removing and reinstalling mailboxes, and placing large sections of pipe. Operates a chainsaw in the removal of trees from right-of-ways. Assist in emergency and inclement weather operation, may include extended hours and/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 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.

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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Benefits For State Employees

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Telecommuting
• Flexible work schedules

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance including prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Dental
• Vision
• Term life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Defined benefit plan
• Defined contribution plan
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

Workplace Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Holiday, annual and sick leave
• 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.