Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61035533)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation operates and maintains equipment for roadway maintenance, drainage work, and curb construction. This role involves manual labor and assisting with pipe laying, base materials, and asphalt, plus traffic control in work zones.

Candidates must have 6 months of related work experience or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement. On-call and potential 12-hour shifts may occur.

Qualifications

• 6 months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• CDL Class A must be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain medium motorized equipment used in roadway maintenance.
• Perform manual labor for drainage and curb/median work.
• Assist with laying pipes and base materials, asphalt, and driveways.
• Control traffic in work zones and assist with emergency and inclement weather operations.

Job description

Operates and maintains medium motorized equipment used in various phases of roadway maintenance, including aggregate spreaders, belt loaders, combination tractors with side-mounted mowers, large rollers over four (4) tons, skid steer loaders, tandem dump trucks, and tractors with large mowers. Performs manual labor in the construction of catch basins and other drainage structures and the placement of concrete for curbs and raised medians. Assists with laying pipes and placing base materials and asphalt for driveway construction. Assists with operating a backhoe during various maintenance activities, including clearing rights-of-way, drainage maintenance, and moving materials. Performs traffic control operations in work zones, including flagging traffic to ensure the safety of maintenance crews and the public during roadway maintenance activities. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, which may require being on-call for after-hours emergencies, extended working hours, or twelve (12)-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Physical Requirement: 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.

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.