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

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring for a position involving operating a tandem dump truck and assisting in roadside maintenance in the state of South Carolina. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

You will work with a maintenance crew on ditch work, signage, and traffic control during road repairs. We seek reliable individuals able to perform physical tasks and respond to weather-related emergencies as

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or equivalent
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required
• CDL Class A must be obtained within six (6) months of placement

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.

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

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.