Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61034042) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of South Carolina is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate and maintain road maintenance equipment across multi-phase projects in the Charleston area. The role involves driving and operating large machinery, performing related maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety in work zones.

Applicants should have at least six months of related experience and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifikationen

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Aufgaben

• Operates and maintains medium motorized equipment such as Aggregate Spreader, Belt Loader, Tractor with mower, Skid Steer, and Tandem Dump Truck.
• Performs maintenance tasks including residential driveway work, drainage structures, signs, and debris removal.
• Assists in backhoe operations for drainage maintenance and material movement.
• Conducts traffic control in work zones including lane closures, flagging, and detours for safety.
• Uses electric/gas-powered tools (e.g., chain saw, drills, jacks, wrenches, pavement breakers, compressors, pumps, generators) as needed.
• Supports Emergency Operations and is on-call for after-hour emergencies.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

CDL

Emergency on-call

Jobbeschreibung

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position and do not need to re-apply

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.

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.