Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61034830)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a hands-on equipment operator for road maintenance in Columbia and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include operating a range of medium equipment for hauling materials and keeping roadways clear, with additional duties in backhoe operations and traffic flagging according to MUTCD standards.

The role requires at least six months of related work experience and a valid driver’s license, with CDL Class A to be obtained within six months of

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment (tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller >4 tons, skid steer) for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe and debris.
• Operate a motorized street sweeper to sweep and clean roads; snow plow and sand spreader in inclement weather.
• Assist in backhoe operations for ditch cleaning, piping, and material loading; clear trees and debris from roadways.
• Set up and flag traffic per MUTCD standards to control flow and protect workers and the public.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Tools

Chainsaw

Shovel

Weed eaters

Air compressor

Lute board

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates medium equipment such as, tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller>4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling equipment and materials such as: asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, trees and debris. Operates a motorized street sweeper to sweep and clean roads, operates snow plow and sand spreader during inclement weather. Assists in the operation of a backhoe in cleaning ditches and installing sideline and crossline pipes, loading of materials needed for maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand, and aggregate and clearing fallen trees and debris from roadway and right-of-ways. Operates and maintains electric gas powered and hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g. chainsaw, shovel, bush axe, tamp, lute board, weed eaters, drills, wrenches, air compressor, etc). Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalk, and raised median. Laying pipes for driveways, and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-ways and repairing bridges. Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD Standards to control flow of traffic, protect workers, general public and equipment. Operates front end loader in the loading of materials needed for maintenance operations such as earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate. Performs, conducts and documents pre-operation preventive maintenance inspection on vehicle/equipment as outlined in equipment specifications. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations. May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Subject to be on-call during emergencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Operates medium equipment such as, tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller>4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling equipment and materials such as: asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, trees and debris. Operates a motorized street sweeper to sweep and clean roads, operates snow plow and sand spreader during inclement weather. Assists in the operation of a backhoe in cleaning ditches and installing sideline and crossline pipes, loading of materials needed for maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand, and aggregate and clearing fallen trees and debris from roadway and right-of-ways. Operates and maintains electric gas powered and hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g. chainsaw, shovel, bush axe, tamp, lute board, weed eaters, drills, wrenches, air compressor, etc). Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalk, and raised median. Laying pipes for driveways, and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-ways and repairing bridges. Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD Standards to control flow of traffic, protect workers, general public and equipment. Operates front end loader in the loading of materials needed for maintenance operations such as earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate. Performs, conducts and documents pre-operation preventive maintenance inspection on vehicle/equipment as outlined in equipment specifications. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations. May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Subject to be on-call during emergencies. 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 Requirements

Physical Requirements: 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.