Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61034422)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance equipment operator to perform duties on state highway systems, including hauling materials and operating heavy machinery such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, backhoes and graders. The role requires readiness for extended or 12-hour shifts during emergencies or inclement weather.

Candidates must have a valid license and, within six months, attain a Class A CDL.

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 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump truck in hauling maintenance and construction materials, such as concrete pipe, asphalt, dirt, coquina, etc.
• Performs skilled manual labor and operates equipment in a variety of activities associated with construction, repair, and prevention of roads and bridges on state highway system.
• Examples are installing driveways, shoulders and ditch maintenance as well as drainage structures.
• Operates front-end loader, backhoe and motor grader in various maintenance activities.
• Pick up litter, debris and dead animals from roadway.
• Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's rules for fleet safety.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations which may include extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates tandem dump truck in hauling maintenance and construction materials, such as concrete pipe, asphalt, dirt, coquina, etc. Performs skilled manual labor and operates equipment in a variety of activities associated with construction, repair, and prevention of roads and bridges on state highway system. Examples are installing driveways, shoulders and ditch maintenance as well as drainage structures. Operates front-end loader, backhoe and motor grader in various maintenance activities. Pick up litter, debris and dead animals from roadway. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations which may include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Operates tandem dump truck in hauling maintenance and construction materials, such as concrete pipe, asphalt, dirt, coquina, etc. Performs skilled manual labor and operates equipment in a variety of activities associated with construction, repair, and prevention of roads and bridges on state highway system. Examples are installing driveways, shoulders and ditch maintenance as well as drainage structures. Operates front-end loader, backhoe and motor grader in various maintenance activities. Pick up litter, debris and dead animals from roadway. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations which may include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts. 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. 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.

Additional Comments

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.