Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61036861)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking workers to operate medium duty equipment, assist in road and bridge maintenance, and support work zone traffic control along state highways. Responsibilities include vegetation management, debris removal, and assisting in weather-related operations.

Candidates should have six months of related experience and a valid driver’s license, with Class A CDL to be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifikationen

• Six months of related work experience or an approved equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license; Class A CDL required within six months.

Aufgaben

• Operate medium duty equipment to support road and bridge construction and maintenance.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to set up safe work zones.
• Assist in snow plow operations and inclement weather responses.
• Perform litter, debris, and vegetation management as needed.
• Meet physical demands and be prepared for extended hours or 12‑hour shifts.

Kenntnisse

Related experience

Driver's license

CDL Class A

Jobbeschreibung

Operates medium duty equipment to include tandem dump truck, belt loader, etc., in a variety activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highways when working on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures etc. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms pouring/finishing concrete for curb gutters, sidewalks and driveways. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as power mowers, weed eaters etc., and powered hand tools when doing yard work at the District Office and the Maintenance Office. 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 the operation of the Street Sweeper as needed. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck with material spreader and a snow plow. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. 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 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.

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.