Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035190)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a hands-on maintenance worker for highway operations. You will operate machinery such as asphalt rollers and patching hot boxes, load materials, and assist in constructing basins, sidewalks, and pipelines.

You will help manage traffic in work zones and support emergency operations. The role requires a CDL Class A within six months, at least six months of related experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in challenging

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• CDL Class A must be attained within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule including overtime/night/weekends in hazardous weather.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as asphalt rollers and patching hot box.
• Operates belt loader, loading construction and earth type materials.
• Performs semi-skilled labor such as constructing catch basins, sidewalks, asphalt and pipelines.
• Operates Tandem Dump Truck hauling materials.
• Assists in setting up and taking down work zones.
• Flags traffic in work zones.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts may be required.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Skills

Equipment operation

CDL Class A (within 6 months)

Tools

None

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as asphalt rollers and patching hot box.
• Operates belt loader, loading construction and earth type materials.
• Performs semi-skilled labor such as constructing catch basins, pouring sidewalks, placing asphalt and laying stormwater pipelines.
• Operates Tandem Dump Truck hauling materials.
• Assists in setting up and taking down work zones.
• Flags traffic in work zones.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours and/or 12-hour shifts.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.
• 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.
• 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

• A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application.
• Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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.