Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035158)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to operate medium-duty equipment and perform skilled maintenance on highways and bridges. A Class A CDL must be obtained within six months, with six months of related work experience preferred.

Applicants must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at entry and be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied weather, and occasionally support extended or overnight shifts for emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license on entry.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium duty equipment including tandem dump truck and belt loader for highway/bridge maintenance.
• Operate small equipment such as asphalt kettle, roller, brine sprayer, forklift, snowplow, tractor with mower, brush chipper, spreader, concrete mixer and other tools to maintain roads and bridges.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and serve as a flagger in maintenance work zones.
• Assist in on-call repairs and inclement weather operations; may include extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in hazardous environments.

Education

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Operates medium duty equipment including a tandem dump truck for pulling a trailer and hauling materials such as asphalt, dirt, limestone, etc., to and from job sites. Operates medium duty equipment including a belt loader, large roller > 4 tons, in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations.

Performs skilled manual labor and operates small equipment such as asphalt kettle, standard dump truck, roller, brine sprayer, forklift, snowplow, tractor with mower, brush chipper, spreader, concrete mixer, trailer mounted pipe washer, and self-contained sweeper, powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.

Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.

Assists in on-call repairs, emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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