Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61033913)

State of South Carolina; Woodland Trailer Park (SC); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a general highway maintenance worker to perform a variety of construction and repair tasks on state highways. You will operate a tractor with mower, skid steer, and tandem dump truck, and assist with traffic control and routine road preservation work.

Requirements include at least six months of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifikationen

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• CDL required within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Aufgaben

• Operate medium equipment and perform highway maintenance tasks on state roadways.
• Grade, form, pour and finish concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks as assigned.
• Position traffic control devices and set up maintenance work zones per SC DOT guidelines.
• Assist in emergency, inclement weather operations and after-hours calls as needed.

Kenntnisse

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Tools

Tractor with mower (>10' wide)

Skid steer loader

Tandem dump truck

Traffic control devices

Jobbeschreibung

Performs general highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium equipment such as a tractor with large mower (>10' wide), skid steer loader, and tandem dump truck for hauling materials and performing other related job tasks as assigned. Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks; performing work on driveways, shoulders, ditches, and drainage pipes/structures; installing and repairing traffic signs and pavement markings performing a variety of vegetation management activities; repairing potholes and base surface failures of roadway. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way and assists Supervisor with on-call for after hour emergencies as needed. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium and heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. 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.

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.

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.