Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61036774)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for maintenance operations at the Richland area. Responsibilities include operating tandem dump trucks, patcher equipment for potholes, and setting up traffic control for work zones.

Qualified candidates will have at least six months of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement. Occasional overtime and inclement weather duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required upon entry to the position.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump truck hauling material to and from job sites.
• Operate injector patcher in the repairs of potholes and base surface failures of roadways.
• Coordinate the placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone per the SCDOT Manual and Field Guide.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, including operating medium or heavy duty equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

CDL Class A

Valid driver's license

Vehicle operation experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At the Richland Maintenance Ballentine Section Shed, operates tandem dump truck hauling material to and away from jobistes. Operates injector patcher in the repairs of potholes and base surface failures of the roadways. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs preventive maintenace on equipment.

Job Responsibilities

At the Richland Maintenance Ballentine Section Shed, operates tandem dump truck hauling material to and away from jobistes. Operates injector patcher in the repairs of potholes and base surface failures of the roadways. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs preventive maintenace on equipment.

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 upon entry to the position. 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, 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.

Additional Comments

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