Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator

Operates a tractor-mounted rotary ditching machine and backhoe to clean out roadside drainage ditches. Operates a motor grader in ditching, shoulder operations, driveway installation, or snow and ice removal. Operates tandem and single axle dump trucks with trailers for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Assists with instructing crew members in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards.

Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Performs skilled manual labor in various duties such as the removing fallen trees from roadway, cutting dead trees on right-of-way and low hanging limbs over roadway, patching potholes and removes dead animals and litter from the roadway.

Operates standard dump truck with snow plow and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended 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 involves 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.

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.