Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61036846)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a vegetation management worker to support road and bridge maintenance across the state highway system. The role involves operating tractors with mowers, tandem dump trucks, skid steers, and other medium-duty equipment, plus manual labor and use of power tools.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of related experience or equivalent, hold a valid driver's license, and obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or an approved equivalent.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs vegetation management using equipment such as a combination tractor with side-mounted mower and medium-duty equipment.
• Operates tandem dump truck and skid steer for road and bridge maintenance in the state highway system.
• Installs and repairs catch basins and drainage structures; places drainage pipes and uses power tools.
• Coordinates traffic control setups for safe work zones per the SCDOT guide; may work extended shifts or night hours.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Motivation to learn

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

Job Responsibilities

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.

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. 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.