Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61034288)

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support roadside and right-of-way maintenance in Greenwood, SC. This role requires six months of related experience, a valid driver’s license with Class A CDL within six months, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

You will operate dump trucks, mowing and heavy equipment, perform safety checks, and assist in snow and ice removal as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or acceptable equivalence.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; Class A CDL within six months.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Shift may include extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem and single axle dump trucks with trailers for hauling material.
• Perform routine roadside maintenance, vegetation removal, and debris clearing.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Assist in emergency or inclement weather operations as needed.

Skills

CDL required

6 months exp

Job description

Operates medium sized equipment such as tandem dump truck, skid steer, tractor with large mower (> l0'wide), and combination tractor with side mounted mowers in roadside and right-of-way management operations and highway and bridge maintenance operations. Performs skilled manual labor in various duties such as removing fallen trees from roadway, cutting dead trees on rlght-of-way and low hanging limbs over roadway. May assist with directing mowing and right - of-way clearing operations. Operates tandem and single axle dump trucks with trailers for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Operates and maintains powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance related to assigned tasks such as tree and vegetation removal, cleaning pipes and ditches, limb trimming, weed eating, facility maintenance, litter and dead animal removal. Conducts safety inspection on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Ensures the preventative maintenance of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to ensure equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life. Operates heavier equipment such as a motor grader backhoes, slope mowers and other specialized mowing equipment for maintaining and clearing vegetation and debris. Operates both portable tank mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts. 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 upon entry to the position. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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.