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

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is advertising a CDL driver position needing a valid operator’s license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. The role involves operating heavy equipment, flagging traffic, and supporting emergency and weather-related operations.

Applicants should have at least six months of related experience or an approved equivalence. Occasional overtime, night or weekend work may be required in hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or an approved equivalence.
• Ability to operate medium and small equipment safely.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium duty equipment such as tandem dump trucks and belt loaders.
• Flag traffic and ensure safety of workers and the public.
• Assist with weather-related operations and overtime as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

Six months related experience

Job description

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

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.

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.

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 based on 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.