Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61034729)

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator to support the Drainage and Vegetation Crews. You will operate medium motorized equipment, perform flagging in work zones, and assist with maintenance and repairs across varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include on-call emergency support, potential extended shifts, and adherence to safety protocols while handling diverse equipment and traffic management duties.

Qualifications

• 6 months of related work experience or equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate drainage crew equipment (e.g., Aggregate Spreader, Belt Loader, Tandem Dump Truck, tractor with mower).
• Perform traffic control and flagging in work zones for crew/public safety.
• Carry out manual labor in vegetation maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; be on call for after-hour emergencies.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

On-call readiness

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Operates medium motorized equipment on the Drainage Crew, such as, but not limited to, Aggregate Spreader, Belt Loader, and Combination Tractor with Side Mounted Mower, Skid Steer Loader, Tandem Dump Truck and Tractor with Large Mower. Performs traffic control operations for work zones, to include flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public, during various phases of roadway maintenance. Performs manual labor in maintenance, repairs and clearing in the Vegetation Crew. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations and being on call for after hour emergencies. May include being available for extended working hours or 12 hours 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. 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.