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

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks skilled workers to operate heavy equipment such as excavators and bucket trucks for bridge construction, repair, and preservation across the state highway system.

Candidates should have at least two years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement. Physical duties include lifting, climbing, and exposure to weather; overtime or extended shifts may occur.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• CDL Class A required within six months.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavator, bucket truck, lowboy truck tractor, and front-end loader for bridge construction, repair, and preservation.
• Perform bridge maintenance tasks with power tools, saws, welders.
• Place traffic control devices and maintain work zones per SCDOT guidelines.
• Work during emergencies and inclement weather; possible 12-hour shifts.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Bridge maintenance

Safety compliance

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

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.

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 motoring 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.