Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator Re-advertisement (61035679)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified worker to perform roadway maintenance tasks, operate equipment, install concrete pipe, pave asphalt, and manage traffic safety on state roads.

Candidates must have at least 6 months of related experience or equivalence and obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and potential extended hours during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck hauling materials and supplies to and from job sites.
• Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader in roadway surface repairs on State maintained roads.
• Performs manual labor in the installation of reinforced concrete pipe for drainage purposes; and in paving using asphalt.
• Uses hand tools such as asphalt rakes, brooms and shovels in daily maintenance operations; also uses chainsaw as necessary in inclement weather.
• Flags traffic during roadway and/or electric repairs to ensure the safety of fellow employees and the traveling public.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Hand tools

Chainsaw

Traffic control

Emergency response

Job description

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

• Operates medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck hauling materials and supplies to and from job sites.
• Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader in roadway surface repairs on State maintained roads.
• Performs manual labor in the installation of reinforced concrete pipe for drainage purposes; and in paving using asphalt.
• Uses hand tools such as asphalt rakes, brooms and shovels in daily maintenance operations; also uses chainsaw as necessary in inclement weather.
• Flags traffic during roadway and/or electric repairs to ensure the safety of fellow employees and the traveling public.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours 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 upon entry to the position. 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.

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.