Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61036142)

State of South Carolina; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a maintenance worker to operate medium equipment and assist in roadway maintenance across districts in Walterboro. The role includes loading materials, flagging traffic, and performing routine vehicle inspections.

Requirements include six months of related experience or an equivalent, and obtaining a Class A CDL within six months. A valid driver's license is required, with potential for on-call duties in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment (tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller >4 tons) for hauling materials.
• Assists in the operation of a backhoe for loading materials needed for maintenance operations.
• Performs pre-operation maintenance inspection on vehicle/equipment as outlined in specifications.
• Sets up and flags traffic according to MUTCD standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead.
• Performs duties in manual labor such as cleaning ditches, paving driveways and repairing bridges.

Skills

CDL (Class A)

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

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.