Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61034830)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-South-Carolina operates and maintains roadways using medium and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, rollers, and backhoes. The role focuses on hauling asphalt, limestone, dirt, and other materials while assisting in drainage work and pipe installation.

Responsibilities include traffic control per MUTCD standards, pre-operation inspections, and potential extended hours or on-call shifts to support weather or emergency operations in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as tandem dump trucks, belt loader, large roller >4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling materials.
• Sweep roads with a motorized street sweeper and perform maintenance and drainage work.
• Assist in backhoe operations and pipe laying for drainage and curb projects.
• Set up and flag traffic according to MUTCD standards; perform pre-operation inspections.
• May work extended hours or be on-call during emergencies.

Job description

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-way. 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.

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

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.