Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61036846) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking candidates for a vegetation management position that supports the maintenance of state highways. The role includes operating a tractor with a side-mounted mower and other medium-duty equipment to keep rights of way clear and safe, across various weather conditions.

Applicants must have six months of related experience or an approved equivalence, plus a valid driver's license. CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs vegetation management activities using equipment such as a combination tractor with side-mounted mower.
• Operates medium-duty equipment such as tandem dump truck and skid steer in road and bridge maintenance.
• Assists with installing and repairing catch basins and drainage structures and placing drainage pipes.
• Uses power tools and coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up work zones per guidelines.
• Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

**THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED.**

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.