Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialty Equipment Operator (61032988) **Re-Advertisement**

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules (

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a District One Bridge Maintenance worker to operate heavy equipment such as boom trucks and bridge scaffolds for the removal, construction, and maintenance of bridges in District One.

You will be responsible for maintaining certifications, performing welding and carpentry tasks, and assisting in crane rigging and signaling to ensure safe operations. CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license with Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment including boom trucks, bridge scaffolds, pile and vibratory hammers, and other heavy machinery for bridge removal, construction, and maintenance.
• Maintain required certifications and medical examinations per safety standards.
• Perform skilled bridge maintenance tasks and operate cranes with rigging and signaling duties to ensure safe loads.
• Assist in concrete spall repairs, joint repairs, pile repairs, and bridge rail repairs; utilize power tools and carpentry where needed.
• Construct wood forms, weld with arc and MIG welders, and perform oxy-acetylene cutting as required.
• Lay out projects using levels and grade rods; maintain records for piles and surveys; calculate pile bearing with supervision.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At District One Bridge Maintenance, operates a specialized equipment that may include but not limited to: boom truck, hydraulically operated bridge scaffold, pile hammers, vibratory hammers, tractor trailer 5th wheel combination (varying manual transmissions and trailer styles), etc. for use in the removal, construction, and maintenance of bridges in District one. Maintains certifications and medical examinations as required per ASME B30.5 safety standards. Performs skilled bridge maintenance worker functions and operates heavy equipment to include but not limited to: backhoe, excavators, etc. Worker functions require knowledge in various types of construction equipment hauled to and from work sites. Performs crane rigging and signaling duties to ensure loads moved by crane are safe and properly secured. Requires crane rigging and signaling qualification. Assists in performing various bridge repairs including but not limited to: concrete spall repair, bridge joint repairs, pile repair, bridge rail repair, etc. This requires the use of common power tools i.e. drills and saws. With limited supervision constructs wood forms and other misc. carpentry projects. Performs welds with arc and mig welding machines and operates oxygen/acetylene cutting torches for maintenance and construction work. Assists and trains in the operation of levels, laser levels, grade rods, etc. in the layout of construction and maintenance projects. Maintains construction and maintenance records for piles and survey. Requires the ability to calculate pile bearing with limited supervision.

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 upon entry to the position. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Physical Demands

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.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance


• retirement and savings plan options


• paid vacation and sick leave


• 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

• 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.