Highway Maintenance Worker II- Medium Equipment Operator (61035819)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking to fill a highway maintenance role that operates medium duty equipment such as tandem dump trucks and large rollers. The position involves patching highways with asphalt, ditching, and supporting roadside maintenance along the State Right of Way.

You will also flag traffic, assist during emergencies, and may work extended hours in adverse weather. Applicants should have six months of related work experience or equivalent, a valid operator’s license, and

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump truck and large roller (>4 tons).
• Perform manual roadway patching with asphalt and ditching.
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Flag traffic to protect workers and the public.
• Remove litter and dead animals from the State Right of Way.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

Operates medium duty equipment such as a tandem dump truck. Operates medium duty equipment such as a large roller > 4 tons. Performs manual labor on highways and shoulders while patching with asphalt, ditching roadside ditches, cleaning and opening ends of pipes, loading/unloading materials, supplies, and equipment. Flags traffic during road repair and ditching operations to control the flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Removes litter and dead animals from the State Right of Way. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hour and/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.