Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61036774)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker at the Richland Maintenance Ballentine Section Shed. You will operate tandem dump trucks hauling material to and from job sites and assist in road repairs.

You will also operate an injector patcher, set up traffic control devices per the SCDOT manual, and respond to emergencies or inclement weather shifts, with possible overtime and 12-hour shifts. A Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license upon entry.
• Requires attainment of a Class A CDL within six (6) months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump truck hauling material to and from job sites.
• Operate injector patcher in pothole repairs and base surface fixes.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices per SCDOT guide to warn motorists.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; possible extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL

Overtime readiness

Manual dexterity

Tools

Dump truck operation

Injector patcher operation

Traffic control setup

Job description

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.

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.

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.