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

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a laborer to operate medium and heavy equipment, assist in roadway repairs and drainage projects on state roads, and perform manual maintenance tasks using rakes, brooms, shovels, and chainsaws as needed.

Duties include flagging traffic for safety, supporting overnight or 12-hour shifts during weather events, and complying with licensing and physical requirements, including obtaining a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required on entry to the position.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsabilités

• Operate medium equipment such as tandem dump truck hauling materials and supplies to and from job sites.
• Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loader in roadway surface repairs on State maintained roads.
• Perform manual labor in installation of reinforced concrete pipe and paving with asphalt.
• Use hand tools (asphalt rakes, brooms, shovels) in daily maintenance; chainsaw as needed.
• Flag traffic to ensure safety of workers and the traveling public.
• Assist in emergency/inclement weather operations and may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Connaissances

Six months experience

Valid CDL license

Physical labor capability

Description du poste

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

Job 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.

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 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.

Additional Comments

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.