Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035550)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orangeburg Maintenance Unit of the South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled worker to assemble, install, and maintain signs, ensuring correct height, distance, and mounting on posts for road safety.

Six months of related experience or equivalent is required; a valid driver's license is mandatory, with a Class A CDL to be obtained within six months. The role may require 12-hour shifts, overtime in emergencies, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain signs to ensure proper mounting on posts and correct height and distance as required by the Sign Manual.
• Maintain an inventory and order signs used for maintenance and construction projects.
• Complete paperwork for accurate records, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Assist during inclement weather and after-hour emergencies; may work extended 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

(Orangeburg Maintenance Unit) Operates medium equipment including tandem dump truck and belt loader. Performs job tasks of assembling, installing, and maintaining signs to ensure they are properly mounted on posts and are erected to the proper height and distance as required by the Sign Manual. Maintains an inventory and orders signs used for maintenance and construction projects assigned to Orangeburg Maintenance. Maintains all necessary paperwork for accurate records to include daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Assists during inclement weather and after-hour emergencies. May be required to work extended hours to include 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.

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.