Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61036375) ***Re-Advertisement***

Job Responsibilities

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At Kershaw Maintenance, performs a variety of vegetation management activities using heavy equipment such as herbicide truck. Performs skilled manual labor and operates heavy duty equipment such as backhoe and slope mower in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.

Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using heavy equipment such as herbicide truck. 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. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include medium or heavy-duty equipment such as front-end loader and motor grader. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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 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.

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