Road Technician II
York County, South Carolina
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Job summary
York County Government is hiring a Road Technician II for full-time, on-site work in South Carolina. The role involves operating heavy equipment and trucks for asphalt, sidewalk repairs, and roadway paving, plus occasional gravel maintenance on county roads.
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of heavy equipment operation experience; a valid CDL A license is required. FEMA and storm water certifications are preferred.
Qualifications
- High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
- Two years of operating construction heavy equipment or related experience.
- Valid CDL A license with acceptable driving history.
- CEPSCI Storm Water maintenance (state issued).
- FEMA IC-100/200/552/558/700/800 certifications are required or pursued.
Responsibilities
- Operates heavy vehicles and equipment to load, haul or move materials and equipment to job sites.
- Performs a variety of road maintenance tasks including grading, paving, patching, and repairing facilities.
- Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools.
- Sets up road construction sites to control traffic according to standards.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies and on-call duties as required.
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Job description
We are hiring a full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt Road Technician II. The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment, heavy trucks for asphalt, sidewalk repairs and roadway paving. Additionally in this role you may repair/add gravel to York County maintained gravel roads.
$21.63 - $25.96 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.
Responds to after-hours emergency calls as required; works on call for duty in inclement weather conditions and on holidays as necessary.
- Performs a variety of maintenance tasks using vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery, including but not limited to grading and paving roads and parking lots, scraping roads, constructing and repairing bridges, constructing barricades, constructing convenience centers for garbage disposal, patching roads, mending fences, constructing and repairing sidewalks, installing asphalt or concrete, placing stone, landscaping, sowing grass and mowing grass on rights-of-way, cutting and removing trees and debris from rights-of-way, installing road signs, digging ditches, laying drainage pipes, hauling waste, etc.
- Operates heavy vehicles and equipment to load, haul or move materials, dirt and debris; drives a truck to transport heavy equipment and required materials and tools to job sites.
- Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs of equipment, machinery, and tools; inspects equipment regularly for proper and safe operating condition.
- Sets up road construction sites to control traffic flow during work based on the guidelines set by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, municipalities, counties, and contractors. May work as traffic control flag man.
- Responds to after-hours emergency calls as required; works on call for duty in inclement weather conditions and on holidays as necessary.
- Assists workers in other County Departments and divisions with maintenance tasks as necessary.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
- Two years of operating construction heavy equipment or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state CDL A driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- CEPSCI = Storm Water maintenance (state issued).
- FEMA IC… 100, 200, 552, 558, 700, and 800.
Applicants With Equivalent Experience And/or Education May Be Considered.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
- Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
- Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
- Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
- Traffic; Moving machinery.
York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.
York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
- Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
- Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
- Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
- Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
- Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.
- Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
- Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
- 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- SC State Retirement Plan Pension
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Expanded Sick Bank
- Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.
Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)
Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.
Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$40.00
$45.00
$50.00
Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child.
Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child.
Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.
Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.
Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.
Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.
The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January – December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year January: New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Day May: Memorial Day June: Juneteenth Day July: Independence Day September: Labor Day November: Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after Thanksgiving December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Training Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
As Road Technician II, you must possess and maintain a valid state CDL A driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Please list the State, class, and endorsements of your license.
Are you CEPSCI = Storm Water maintenance (state issued) certified?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess any of the following special certifications and/or licenses: FEMA IC… 100, 200, 552, 558, 700, and 800? Please list.
Please describe your experience with performing a variety of maintenance tasks using vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery to grade and pave roads.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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