Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialized Equipment Operator (61033545)

State of South Carolina; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation, Sumter Maintenance, seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform concrete repairs on sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. You will drive heavy equipment, coordinate traffic control, and maintain safety in work zones.

Two years of related work experience or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and obtaining a Class A CDL within six months of placement are required; overtime and emergencies may apply.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required; Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, lowboy trucks, and dump trucks with plows and spreaders.
• Assist with snow removal on highways and bridges during inclement weather.
• Set up and coordinate traffic control devices to establish safe work zones per SCDOT guidelines.
• Perform skilled concrete repairs on sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and related structures.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control coordination

Safety compliance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

CDL Class A

Tank endorsement

Job description

At Sumter Maintenance, operates specialized equipment that may include, but not limited to, a herbicide truck. Must obtain a tanker endorsement on CDL within one year. Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, excavator, and lowboy truck tractor to complete skilled complex concrete repair work orders for sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, catch basins, and ramps, driveways, etc. Coordinates the 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. Operates standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges during inclement weather. Assists with other emergencies as needed.

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. 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 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. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

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

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.