Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Crane Operator (61035846)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Crane Operator for the Bridge Maintenance Crew. You will operate cranes, drive piles, and assist in various bridge tasks across District 3, with an emphasis on safety, reporting, and zone control.

Responsibilities include preparing hazard analyses, conducting safety meetings, coordinating traffic devices, and handling heavy equipment like skid steers and boom trucks. A Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of starting.

Qualifications

• 3.5 years of related work experience or approved equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Must attain a Class A CDL within 6 months of placement.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform required safety tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane on a bridge maintenance crew and drive piles with attachments.
• Complete maintenance reports and conduct safety briefings before work.
• Coordinate traffic control setup for work zones per guidelines.
• Perform heavy equipment tasks such as skid steer and other duties as needed.
• Supervise crane assembly/disassembly and assist in emergency operations.

Skills

Crane operation

Bridge maintenance

Traffic control

Safety meetings

Tools

Truck crane

Snooper truck

Mobile heavy crane

Boom truck

Job description

Job Responsibilities

THIS POSITION WILL REPORT TO THE SIMPSONVILLE SECTION SHED.

Serves as a Crane Operator on a Bridge Maintenance Crew. Responsible for the daily operation, various maintenance reports, and maintenance of the crane. This includes the performance of pile driving while using all necessary attachments to perform this task. Performs duties as a certified crane operator during the construction and repair of bridges throughout District 3. Completes job hazard analysis forms, mitigates risks, and conducts safety meeting prior to the commencement of work activities to inform the crew of the hazards associated with the work to be performed. 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 to warn motorists. Performs a variety of bridge maintenance activities using medium equipment, such as skid steer. Performs skilled manual labor using complex saws, power tools, measuring devices and welders. Performs skilled manual labor and operates specialized equipment, such as truck crane, snooper truck, crane, mobile heavy crane, and boom truck. Supervises the assembly and disassembly of the crane for transporting to and from various job sites. Operates equipment during emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Three and one-half (3.5) 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 involve 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, 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

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and 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.

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• No
• Required Question