Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61033918)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator to support roadway maintenance statewide. You will operate medium equipment (tandem dump trucks, skid steer, rollers), load materials, and assist in ditch cleaning and pipe installation.

Candidates must have at least six months of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualificações

• 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 requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to traffic and hazards.

Responsabilidades

• Operates medium equipment, such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller > 4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling equipment and materials.
• Assists in the operation of a backhoe in cleaning ditches and installing sideline and cross line pipes, loading materials for maintenance, and clearing debris from roadways and rights-of-way.
• Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD Standards to control flow of traffic, protect workers and the public, and operate a street sweeper when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Descrição da vaga

Job Responsibilities

Operates medium equipment, such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller > 4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling equipment and materials such as: asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, trees and debris. Assists in the operation of a backhoe in cleaning ditches and installing sideline and cross line pipes, loading of materials needed for maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate and clearing fallen trees and debris from roadway and right-of-way. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered and hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g. chain saw { tree removal}, shovel, bush axes, tamp, lute board, weed eaters, drills, wrenches, air compressor, etc). Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD Standards to control flow of traffic, protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists in the operation of a street sweeper (motorized) to sweep, clean and maintain roads. Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations, which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule and operating various equipment to include a snow plow and sand spreader. When crew is in an "on-call" status employee is available 24 hours a day. Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalk, and raised median, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-ways and repairing bridges. Performs preventative maintenance, conducts, documents, pre-operation vehicle/equipment as outlined in equipment manual. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Operates medium equipment, such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller > 4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling equipment and materials such as: asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, trees and debris. Assists in the operation of a backhoe in cleaning ditches and installing sideline and cross line pipes, loading of materials needed for maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate and clearing fallen trees and debris from roadway and right-of-way. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered and hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g. chain saw { tree removal}, shovel, bush axes, tamp, lute board, weed eaters, drills, wrenches, air compressor, etc). Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD Standards to control flow of traffic, protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists in the operation of a street sweeper (motorized) to sweep, clean and maintain roads. Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations, which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule and operating various equipment to include a snow plow and sand spreader. When crew is in an "on-call" status employee is available 24 hours a day. Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalk, and raised median, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-ways and repairing bridges. Performs preventative maintenance, conducts, documents, pre-operation vehicle/equipment as outlined in equipment manual. 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.