Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61034999)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-South-Carolina is seeking a skilled laborer to support the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. You will perform varied manual tasks, operate medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck, and help set up safe work zones following DOT guidelines.

The role requires six months of related experience or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled manual labor on roads and bridges as part of the state highway system.
• Operate medium equipment, including tandem dump trucks, as needed.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to set up safe maintenance work zones.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Traffic control

Emergency response

Physical stamina

CDL readiness

Tools

Medium equipment operation

Job description

Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, bridge repairs, etc. Operates medium equipment to include a tandem dump truck to haul materials in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highways when working on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, etc. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour 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.

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.