Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61034284)

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

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a worker to operate tandem dump trucks, skid steers, and rollers, while assisting with a range of equipment and maintenance tasks. The role involves loading, hauling, and aiding in the operation of multiple heavy machines on job sites.

The candidate must have six months of related experience or equivalent, a valid operator’s license, and will need to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Requires attainment of a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump truck, skid steer, and large roller; loads and hauls material to and from jobsite.
• Assists in operating backhoe, motor grader, slope mower, boom mower and excavator; uses tools for maintenance and repairs.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle/equipment inspections and reports deficiencies to shop.
• Works in inclement weather, snow/ice removal with truck-mounted plows and sand spreaders as needed.
• Maintains traffic control and work zones, protects workers and public, and assists on-call foreman.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates the tandem dump truck, skid steer and large roller. Loads and hauls material to and from jobsite. Assists in the operation of the backhoe, motor grader, slope mower, boom mower and excavator. Operates hand and power tools to perform duties using manual labor for maintenance activities. Flags traffic and assists with setting up work zones during road repairs to control flow of traffic and to protect workers, general public and equipment. Conducts and documents pre-trip vehicle/equipment inspections. Reports vehicle and equipment deficiencies and damage to shop. Works during inclement weather, operating truck mounted plows and sand spreaders in snow and ice removal as necessary. Works after hours during emergencies as required. Assists on-call foreman as required. 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.