Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator

Operates a tandem dump truck to haul materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, and other construction materials for DOT projects. Operates medium equipment such as skid steers, belt loaders, combination tractors, and large rollers. Repairs potholes and performs roadway and shoulder patching as part of a 2-3 person crew. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly establish maintenance work zones in accordance with the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual.

Operates a motor grader as required. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, which may require extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Six (6) months 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.

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules

• Health insurance (includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits)
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Term life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

• Retirement plan options (defined benefit and defined contribution plans)
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options)

• Tuition assistance
• Holiday, annual, and sick leave
• Discounts on purchases, travel, and more

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.
  
  SC.Gov webpage
• Other

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

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