Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61034389)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Columbia seeks a maintenance operator to support roadwork and paving projects. This role involves operating tandem dump trucks, asphalt rollers, and skid steers, and coordinating traffic control to ensure safe work zones.

Candidates should have at least six months of related experience or an approved equivalence and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Formación

• Six months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement in the position.

Responsabilidades

• Operate tandem dump trucks for hauling materials (asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, debris).
• Operate asphalt roller and assist in skid steer operations.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones per SCDOT guidelines.
• Assist in emergency/inclement weather operations; may include overtime, night shifts, and extended hours.
• Work in outdoor environments and maintain safety around traffic and environmental hazards.

Conocimientos

CDL Class A

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Descripción del empleo

At Richland Maintenance, operates tandem dump truck for hauling, materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil and debris to and from jobsite. Operates large asphalt roller used in paving operations. Assists in the operation of the skid steer used for large paving operations. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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.

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

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.