Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61036846)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a vegetation management worker to operate equipment and support road and bridge upkeep in the state highway system.

Responsibilities include maintaining right-of-way vegetation with tractors and mowers, installing catch basins, coordinating traffic control, and assisting in emergency operations. A CDL is required within six months, and lifting up to 50 lbs is expected. Extended shifts may be needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid operator’s license required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within 6 months.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; perform physically demanding tasks.
• May work extended hours or 12-hour shifts in weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate combined tractor with side-mounted mower and medium-duty equipment.
• Repair and maintain roads and drainage structures; install catch basins.
• Set up traffic control devices per the Field Guide.
• Pick up litter and debris; handle debris and dead animals.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may work long shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Traffic coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL within 6 months

Tools

Power tools

Tractor with mower

Dump truck

Skid steer

Job description

Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as a combination tractor with side-mounted mower. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium-duty equipment such as tandem dump truck and skid steer in a variety of activities associated with the repair and preservation of roads and bridges in the state highway system. Performs manual labor to assist with installing and repairing catch basins and other drainage structures and placing drainage pipes. Uses power tools. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control and Field Guide to warn motorists. Pick up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; includes being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts, during the day or night. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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 normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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.