Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61034999)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to support road and bridge upkeep across the state highway system. The role involves skilled manual labor, equipment operation, and traffic-control coordination to ensure safe work zones.

The position may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts and may involve duties during inclement weather. A CDL is required within six months of placement, with at least 6 months of related experience and a valid license.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or an approved equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• 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 for hauling materials during various maintenance tasks.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up work zones per the manual and field guide.
• Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals; assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations.
• May require extended hours or 12-hour shifts; performs other duties as assigned.

Education

CDL (Class A) License

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

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 Demands

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.

Additional Comments

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.