Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61034830) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled equipment operator to maintain roadways, perform earthwork, and assist with drainage and bridge maintenance. You will operate trucks, rollers, loaders, street sweepers, and backhoes as part of daily road upkeep and emergency operations.

Qualified candidates will have at least six months of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months. On-call shifts and extended hours may be required.

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 medium equipment such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller >4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling materials.
• Operates a motorized street sweeper to sweep and clean roads; operates snow plow and sand spreader during inclement weather.
• Assists in operating a backhoe to clean ditches and install pipes; loads earth materials and other supplies for maintenance.
• Maintains and uses tools for roadway maintenance (chainsaw, shovels, drills, etc.).
• Performs manual labor for curbs, sidewalks, raised medians, drainage and bridges repairs.
• Sets up and flags traffic according to MUTCD standards to control flow and protect workers and the public.
• Performs pre-operation maintenance inspections on vehicles/equipment and assists in emergency operations.

Job description

This is a re-adadvertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position and do not need to re-apply

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.