Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036232)

Job Responsibilities

Operates and maintains a Road Patcher, Truck Mounted daily to pick up asphalt from plant. Performs various maintenance duties within a county or section of county such as; patching roadway surfaces, full depth patching, washouts, cuts, bridge ends with hot and cold asphalt, limestone and other base materials throughout the County.

Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance such as; repairing potholes and base surface failures on roadway using hand tools {shovel, pick, rake, and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed , { chain saws, weed eaters, pole prunner, bush axes, etc.} Operates and maintains heavy motorized (CDL) equipment used in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g. back hoe, steel wheel & pneumatic roller, asphalt kettle, tandem dump truck) for full depth base repairs, throughout the county. Set up traffic control according to MUTCD Standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead. Performs other job related duties such as routine sign straighten, litter and debris pick up, removal of dead animals and assisting in emergency operations.

Performs daily preventative maintenance inspections on all assigned vehicles, on-call for after hours emergencies. Assists during emergencies and inclement weather and when crew is in on-call status, is available 24 hours per day. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

One (1) year 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.

Physical Requirement: 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

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

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.