Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61036774)

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an experienced equipment operator at the Richland Maintenance Ballentine Section Shed to haul materials with a tandem dump truck, operate an injector patcher for pothole repairs, and coordinate traffic control devices to protect a maintenance work zone.

The role requires at least six months of related experience or a valid equivalence and a license with Class A CDL to be attained within six months.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump truck hauling material to and from job sites.
• Operate injector patcher in repairs of potholes and base surface failures of roadways.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone per SCDOT guidelines.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may operate medium or heavy duty equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• May be required to work overtime, nights, and weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Education

Six months related work experience or equivalent

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.