Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61036142)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker to operate medium equipment and perform manual road maintenance tasks.

The role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. You will maintain equipment, assist in clearing roads, and help direct traffic during construction and emergencies, indoors and outdoors, in varying weather.

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 medium equipment including tandem dump trucks and rollers.
• Assist in loading materials and maintaining vehicles and tools.
• Set up and flag traffic per MUTCD standards.
• Perform pre-operation maintenance inspections.
• Work outdoors in all weather, with exposure to noise and oil/grease.
• Respond to emergencies and overtime as needed.

Skills

CDL within 6 months

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic flagging

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.