Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61033847)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled highway maintenance worker to operate medium equipment, including tandem dump trucks and large rollers, and to assist in routine road construction and repair projects.

You will manage traffic safety, perform manual labor on drainage structures, install driveways, and support emergency operations as needed, including extended hours or shifts during severe weather.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or approved equivalence.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• CDL Class A must be attained within six months of placement.

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 safety.
• Performs manual labor on catch basins, curbs, medians, and drainage structures.
• Assists in driveway installation and installment of large pipes.
• Operates a chainsaw for right-of-way clearance.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, including extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

CDL readiness

6 months related experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

Tandem Dump Truck

Large Roller > 4 Tons

Job description

Key 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 safety of employees, 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.

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

• 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.

Work Conditions

• 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.