Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61035147)

State of South Carolina; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Sumter is hiring a maintenance worker to operate roadway equipment such as a large roller, skid steer, and tandem dump truck during maintenance projects.

You will also handle electric/gas tools and assist with traffic control in work zones. A six‑month experience requirement applies, with a Class A CDL to be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required at entry; Class A CDL within six months.
• Physical demands include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor tasks in all weather.
• Overtime and emergency assignments may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain roadway maintenance equipment (roller, skid steer, tandem dump truck).
• Operate electric/gas powered tools (chain saw, weed eater, leaf blower, etc).
• Assist in placing traffic control devices and set up work zones.
• Serve as flagger when needed to direct traffic safely.
• Assist with emergencies as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Flagger

Safety compliance

Manual lifting

Teamwork

Tools

Chain saw

Pole saw

Weed eater

Power drill

Leaf blower

Snow plow

Sand spreader

Job description

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.

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.

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.