Highway Maintenance Worker II-Medium Equipment Operator (61036348)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring a road maintenance worker to operate medium duty equipment and support drainage projects across job sites. You will build catch basins, pour concrete for curbs and medians, lay pipes, and repair drainage structures while ensuring traffic safety and worker protection.

Candidate must have at least six months of related experience (or equivalent) and obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to perform physically demanding labor.
• Must operate and assist with heavy equipment.
• Requires alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium duty equipment for hauling and site work.
• Build catch basins, pour concrete, lay pipes and repair drainage structures.
• Flag traffic and protect workers and equipment during road repairs.
• Assist in emergency or inclement weather operations; may require extended hours.

Skills

Stamina

Safety focus

Education

Six months related experience or equivalent

CDL Class A within 6 months

Job description

Operates medium duty equipment such as a tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites.

Operates medium duty equipment such as a large roller > 4 tons.

Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs and raised median, laying pipes for driveways, and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-way and repairing bridges.

Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic and to protect workers, the general public, and equipment.

Removes litter and dead animals from the right-of-way.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours 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 of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires 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 of normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.