Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains medium motorized equipment used in various phases of roadway maintenance such as:
Aggregate Spreader, Belt Loader, Combination Tractor with Side Mounted Mower, Large Roller 4‑ton, Skid Steer Loader, Tandem Dump Truck, and Tractor with Large Mower.

Performs manual labor in the building of catch basins and other drainage structures, placing concrete for curbs and raised medians.

Assists with laying pipes, placing base material and asphalt for driveway construction.

Assists in the operation of a backhoe used during various phases of maintenance work such as clearing of R/W, drainage maintenance, material moving, etc.

Performs traffic control operations for work zones, including flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public during roadway maintenance.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being on‑call for after‑hour emergencies and/or extended working hours or 12‑hour shifts.

Performs other related duties as assigned Rica.

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.

Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically assembly manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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 the 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.

Applications accepted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

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.