Highway Maintenance Worker II- Medium Equipment Operator (61035291)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a field-maintenance worker to operate medium equipment, including tandem dump trucks, for hot-mix or cold-mix asphalt, sand, and debris removal on state roads. You will also perform earthwork, paving, vegetation removal, and roadside maintenance using hand tools.

Responsibilities include pothole patching by hand, flagging and traffic control setup, and occasional backhoe operation.

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 include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment, including a tandem dump truck, to haul and dump asphalt, sand, clay, debris, and other materials.
• Uses hand tools for earthwork, paving, finishing, vegetation removal, and yard maintenance.
• Operates a chainsaw to cut trees along roads and rights-of-way.
• Patches potholes by hand using asphalt and tools such as shovels and rakes.
• Sets up traffic control devices and assists with flagging operations.
• Backups a backhoe operator when needed.
• Picks up litter, debris, and deceased animals from state highways.
• Supports emergency operations as needed, potentially extended hours.

Job description

Operates medium equipment, including a tandem dump truck, to haul and dump hot-mix or cold-mix asphalt, sand, clay, debris, and other maintenance materials.

Uses hand tools for earthwork, asphalt paving, concrete finishing, vegetation removal, and shop yard maintenance.

Operates a chainsaw to cut trees along SCDOT roads and rights-of-way.

Patches potholes by hand using hot-mix or cold-mix asphalt and tools including shovels, rakes, and asphalt lutes.

Operates medium equipment, including a belt loader, to remove dirt from roadways during ditching operations.

Sets up traffic control devices and assists with flagging operations.

Serves as a backup backhoe operator.

Picks up litter, debris, and deceased animals from state highways.

Assists in 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. 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 5O 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.

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 based on 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.