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

State of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Orangeburg is seeking a skilled truck operator to operate a tandem dump truck, haul materials, and assist a maintenance crew with ditch and shoulder work. Traffic control duties and safety responsibilities are part of this role.

Minimum qualifications include six months of related work experience, a valid operator's license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement; outdoor work and after-hour emergencies may be

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must attain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tandem dump truck for hauling materials including asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, and debris.
• Assist with ditch and shoulder work, cleaning pipes and ditches, and traffic control.
• Assist supervisor in traffic control setup and in inclement weather or after-hour emergencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Six months related work experience

CDL within six months

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.

Additional Comments

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

• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

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.

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Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected \"other\" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question