Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035057)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation in South Carolina is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of manual labor tasks on the state highway system. The role involves mowing, brush management, line-of-sight clearing, and operating medium equipment to support maintenance operations.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of related experience or an approved equivalence, and must obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months.

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.
• The physical demands for the essential functions involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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 licens e 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 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.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov . Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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.