Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator Re-advertisement (61031664)

State of South Carolina; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support road maintenance in Myrtle Beach and surrounding counties. The role includes operating tandem dump trucks and backhoes, setting up traffic control, and performing related manual tasks in varying weather conditions.

Candidates must have at least 6 months of related experience or an approved equivalent, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Must have a valid operator's license; Class A CDL to be attained within six months.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varying weather.
• May be required to work overtime, nights, and/or weekends during inclement weather or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck hauling materials and supplies to and from job sites.
• Operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe in roadway surface repairs throughout Horry County.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones according to SC Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.
• Operates hand tools such as a chain saw in cutting trees from highway right of way.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic, making work sites safe for workers and the traveling public.
• Uses hand tools such as shovel and bush knife.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended work hours and/or 12-hour shifts.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Traffic control coordination

Job description

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

• Operates medium equipment such as the tandem dump truck hauling materials and supplies to and from job sites.
• Operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe in roadway surface repairs throughout Horry County.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones according to SC Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.
• Operates hand tools such as a chain saw in cutting trees from highway right of way.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic, making work sites safe for workers and the traveling public.
• Uses hand tools such as shovel and bush knife.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended work hours and/or 12-hour shifts.
• 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.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.