Highway Maintenance Worker III - Specialized Equipment Operator (61033330) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Department of Transportation, seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator for bridge construction, repair, and preservation across the state highway system. You will operate a mini excavator, bucket truck, snooper, and other heavy equipment in diverse tasks including grading, concrete work, painting, and steel placement.

Two years of related work experience or an approved equivalence is required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual labor and operates equipment for bridges on the state highway system.
• Includes grading, mowing, sweeping, setting forms, concrete work, painting and steel placement.
• Operates specialized equipment such as snooper and crawler, and participates in bridge maintenance.
• Sets up maintenance work zones per the SCDOT manual and field guide.
• May work extended hours or 12-hour shifts in emergencies or inclement weather.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Bridge maintenance

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mini excavator

Bucket truck

Snooper truck

Front-end loader

Lowboy truck

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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

Performs skilled manual labor and operates various equipment such as a mini excavator and a bucket truck in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, mowing, sweeping, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete, cutting, painting, installing and placing steel sections. Operates specialized equipment that may include, but is not limited, to a snooper truck and crawler. Performs a variety of bridge maintenance activities using equipment such as complex saws, power tools, measuring devices, and welders. Performs placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Operates equipment during emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Operates heavy equipment that may include, but is not limited to, a lowboy truck tractor, excavator, and front-end loader. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Two (2) years 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 motor traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave

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
• 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.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question