Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator RE-ADVERTISEMENT(61035831)

State of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a highway maintenance worker to perform diverse equipment operation tasks and assist with emergency operations. The role includes flagging traffic, litter removal, and working in varied weather conditions, with potential extended hours and 12-hour shifts.

Candidates must have six months of related experience or equivalent, plus a valid driver's license and a CDL Class A within six months of placement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates medium duty equipment such as a tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operates medium duty equipment such as a belt loader.
• Operates small equipment such as a pipe washer, trailer mounted.
• Flags traffic to ensure safety of co-workers, traveling public, and equipment.
• Removes litter and dead animals from the right-of-way.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations; may include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts.

Skills

Related work experience

Driver's license

CDL Class A

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Operates medium duty equipment such as a tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operates medium duty equipment such as a belt loader.
• Operates small equipment such as a pipe washer, trailer mounted.
• Flags traffic to ensure safety of co-workers, traveling public, and equipment.
• Removes litter and dead animals from the right-of-way.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations; may include extended hours and/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.
• 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 of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

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

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate based on 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.