Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035057)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to perform skilled manual labor on roads and bridges, including mowing, brush management, line-of-sight clearing, and operation of medium equipment. You will assist with traffic control setup and after-hours emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 50 lbs, working in inclement weather, and complying with safety guidelines under the Work Zone Manual.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license; CDL Class A required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual labor related to construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges.
• Operates hand tools and medium equipment (e.g., tandem dump truck, large mower) as needed.
• Coordinates traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones per SCDOT manuals.
• Assists in after-hours emergencies and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours.
• Lifts heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Six months related work experience

Education

CDL Class A within 6 months

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include mowing, brush management, and clearing line of sight. Uses hand tools. Performs general highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck to load and haul materials needed for maintenance operations and tractor with large mower (>10' wide) for controlling vegetation growth. 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. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way, and assists supervisor with on-call for after-hours emergencies, as needed. This position requires employee to lift heavy objects. 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.

Qualifications

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 involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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.