Highway Maintenance Worker II- Medium Equipment Operator (61036926) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

State of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled equipment operator capable of operating tandem dump trucks and supporting road maintenance crews. You will handle hauling, ditch work, pipe cleaning, and traffic control during road repairs.

Required are six months of related experience and a valid driver's license, with CDL Class A to be obtained within six months. The role may involve inclement weather and after‑hours emergencies in a dynamic field setting.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; CDL Class A to be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operates a tandem dump truck hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe and debris.
• Works with maintenance crew performing ditch and shoulder work; cleans pipes and ditches.
• Flags traffic during road repairs and assists with traffic control setup.
• Operates a chainsaw to cut trees on right‑of‑way; supports inclement weather operations.
• Assists supervisor and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Chain saw operation

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Works with a maintenance crew performing ditch and shoulder work, cleaning pipes and ditches to include cleaning pipe ends, removing and replacing mailboxes, posts and highway signs. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic, protect equipment, workers and general public. Assists supervisor in traffic control setup. Operates a chain saw in cutting trees on right‑of‑way. Assists with inclement weather and after hour emergencies. 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.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• telecommuting
• flexible work schedules

Insurance Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.