Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61035147)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter Maintenance, part of the South Carolina Department of Transportation, seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform roadway maintenance tasks using rollers, skid steers, water trucks, and dump trucks in varied conditions.

The role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months, plus at least 6 months of related work. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; work outdoors in all weather and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as rollers, skid steers, water trucks, and tandem dump trucks.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and act as flagger as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and hazardous weather conditions as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety awareness

CDL readiness

Education

CDL Class A (within 6 months)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Sumter Maintenance, operates equipment such as a large roller, skid steer, and/or water truck during various phases of roadway maintenance. Operates medium sized equipment to include a tandem dump truck for hauling materials to and from the job site, such as asphalt, soil, pipe, debris and other construction materials. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools such as chain saw, pole saw, weed eater, power drill, leaf blower, etc in various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as the flagger when needed to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Operates standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists with emergencies as needed.

Job Responsibilities

At Sumter Maintenance, operates equipment such as a large roller, skid steer, and/or water truck during various phases of roadway maintenance. Operates medium sized equipment to include a tandem dump truck for hauling materials to and from the job site, such as asphalt, soil, pipe, debris and other construction materials. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools such as chain saw, pole saw, weed eater, power drill, leaf blower, etc in various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as the flagger when needed to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Operates standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists with emergencies as needed.

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 upon entry to the position. 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.

Additional Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.