Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61034042)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled worker to operate and maintain a range of medium equipment for roadway maintenance. You will perform driveway, drainage, sign and debris tasks, and assist in backhoe operations as needed.

Qualified candidates must have at least 6 months of related experience or equivalence, hold a valid driver's license, and obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of placement. Willingness to work in varying conditions and emergencies is required.

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 CDL within six (6) months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains medium motorized equipment used in roadway maintenance.
• Performs maintenance work such as driveway installation/repair, drainage, signs, debris removal, and right-of-way tasks.
• Assists in backhoe operations for clearing, drainage, and material movement.
• Performs traffic control in work zones, including lane closures, flagging, and detours.
• Safely uses power tools and may assist in emergencies; stands ready for after-hours calls.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

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

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.