Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61034042)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate and maintain medium motorized equipment used in roadway maintenance, including equipment such as Aggregate Spreader, Belt Loader, various tractors, large skid steer, and tandem dump truck. You will perform maintenance tasks across driveways, drainage structures, signs, and right-of-way areas.

The role involves traffic control for work zones, assisting in backhoe operations, and being on call for

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.
• Physical requirement: able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain medium motorized equipment used in roadway maintenance (e.g., Aggregate Spreader, Belt Loader, tractors, large skid steer loader, tandem dump truck).
• Perform maintenance tasks across driveways, drainage structures, signs, debris removal, and right-of-way activities.
• Assist in backhoe operations for clearing of rights-of-way, drainage maintenance, and material movement.
• Conduct traffic control operations for work zones, including lane closures, flagging, and detours for crew and public safety.

Job description

Operates and maintains medium motorized equipment used in various phases of roadway maintenance such as, Aggregate Spreader, Belt Loader, Combination Tractor with Side Mounted Mower, Large Skid Steer Loader, and Tandem Dump Truck. Performs various phases of maintenance work such as residential driveway installation, repair, relocation and regular maintenance, clearing of R/W, drainage structures, cross line pipe repair, signs, debris removal, etc. Assists in the operation of a backhoe used during various phases of maintenance work such as clearing of R/W, drainage maintenance, material moving, etc. Performs traffic control operations for work zones, to include lane closures, flagging traffic, and detours for the safety of the crew and the traveling public. Safely operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance. (e.g.: chain saw, weed eaters, drills jacks, wrenches, pavement breakers, air compressor, pumps, generators, etc.) Assists in Emergency Operations and being on call for after hour emergencies. 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.

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.

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.