Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61034999)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; In loco; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks a skilled laborer for construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. You may lay pipes for drainage and operate medium equipment to haul materials on shoulders, ditches, and drainage structures.

The role involves coordinating traffic control for maintenance zones, assisting in emergency operations, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Competenze

• Six months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Mansioni

• Performs skilled manual labor in construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Operates medium equipment, including tandem dump trucks, to haul materials for road and drainage projects.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones per manuals.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Picks up litter and debris and works near motoring traffic and environmental hazards.

Conoscenze

CDL Class A within 6 months

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Ability to work extended hours

Formazione

Six months related work experience or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

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.