Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035551)

State of South Carolina; Bamberg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work hours

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform maintenance tasks including operating front-end loaders, dump trucks, and belt loaders. Responsibilities include clearing rights-of-way, repairing roads and drainage, paving, and loading materials such as asphalt and concrete.

The role requires safety-focused operation and adherence to fleet rules. Qualified candidates will have six months of related experience or equivalent, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six

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.

Responsibilities

• Operates a front-end loader to perform maintenance tasks such as clearing of right of way, repairing shoulders, and loading materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris.
• Operates tandem dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris.
• Operates a belt loader to load dirt, soil, and debris during shoulder repair operations.
• Performs duties using manual labor, such as clearing rights-of-way, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, base repairs, bridge repairs, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe.
• Performs vegetation management with equipment like chainsaws, weed eaters and pole saws.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone.
• Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspections per fleet safety rules and procedures.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, including extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates a front-end loader to perform maintenance tasks such as clearing of right of way, repairing shoulders, and loading materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Operates a tandem dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Operates a belt loader to load dirt, soil, and debris during shoulder repair operations. Performs duties using manual labor, such as clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repair to bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as powered hand tools (i.e. chainsaws, weed eaters and pole saws). Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01 Are you a current SCDOT employee?

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• No

02 Are you a former SCDOT employee?

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03 Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04 What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05 How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

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06 If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07 If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08 I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

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09 My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

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