Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61035820) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

State of South Carolina; Limerick (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a capable worker to operate and maintain medium-duty equipment and perform essential roadway maintenance tasks across right-of-ways and drainage systems. duties include patching potholes, repairing shoulders, and paving driveways.

Position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and exposure to outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tandem dump trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Perform roadway maintenance such as pothole repair, drainage work, and paving driveways.
• Flag traffic to protect workers and the public during road repairs.
• Respond to emergencies and be available 24 hours when on-call.
• Assist in equipment operation including backhoe, excavator, and loader.

Job description

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position

and do not need to re-apply

Operates and maintains medium duty equipment such as tandem dump trucks, skid steer, self-propelled belt loaders and tractor with large mower. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance as clearing of the right-of ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairs to bridges, paving driveways and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, motoring public and equipment. Operates 5 to 10 yard standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools including chain saws and pole saws and uses hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule. When crew is in an "on-call" status, employee is available 24 hours a day. Assists in the operation of backhoe, excavator, motor grader, slope mower, spreader, tractor with ditcher and front-end loader. 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.