Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator

Operates various heavy equipment, such as an excavator for cleaning roadside and outfall ditches; a combination front end loader and backhoe for excavating and laying pipe for driveways, removing unstable material from roads for patching, loading and unloading material onto trucks used for patching potholes and driveway installation and repair; a motor grader for dressing shoulders and slopes; and a lowboy to transport heavy motorized equipment.

Operates various medium equipment, such as a tandem dump truck for hauling materials, such as asphalt for patching potholes, dirt for shoulder repair and pipe for driveway repairs, for a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system. Performs skilled manual labor, such as using survey equipment (transit and level) for placing of markings and grade stakes for alignment and elevations, patching potholes, performing repair work on shoulders, ditches and driveways, in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system.

Assists with 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 motorist. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations to include, operating medium or heavy duty equipment to load and unload sand, salt, and brine during snow and ice seasons, operating a snow ploy with spreader, removing debris from roadways, and placing signs on roadway during emergency situations.

May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.

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.