Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61036142)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled equipment operator to haul materials and support roadway maintenance with various heavy tools and machinery. The role includes assisting in backhoe operations, concrete work, and drainage projects, with on-call shifts after regular hours to address emergencies.

Applicants must have six months of related work experience, a valid driver’s license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience is required.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller (>4 tons), and skid steer loader to haul equipment and materials.
• Assists in operating a backhoe for loading materials needed for maintenance operations.
• Performs manual labor including building catch basins, pouring concrete and laying pipes; repairs shoulders and bridges.
• Sets up and flags traffic according to MUTCD standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead.
• Performs pre-operation preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles/equipment as outlined in specifications.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Manual labor

Job description

Operates medium equipment, such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller > 4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling equipment and materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, trees and debris. Assists in the operation of a backhoe in the loading of materials needed for maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate and clearing fallen trees and debris from roadway and right-of-way. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered and hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g. chain saw { tree removal}, shovel, bush axes, tamp, lute board, weed eaters, drills, wrenches, air compressor, etc. Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalk, and raised median, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-ways and repairing bridges. Assists in the operation of a street sweeper (motorized) snow plow, sand spreader, { assisting in emergency operations} to sweep and clean maintain roads. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance task 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. Subject to 24 hours "on-call" after normal working hours. Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD Standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead. Performs, conducts and documents pre-operation preventive maintenance inspection on vehicle /equipment as outlined in equipment specifications. 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.