Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator; 61036354 *Re-Advertisement

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• Operate and maintain medium-duty equipment such as tandem dump trucks, skid steer loaders, aggregate spreaders, belt loaders and combination tractors with side‑mounted mowers.
• Assist in operating a backhoe for the loading of materials needed for maintenance operations (e.g., earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate) and clearing fallen trees and debris from roadway and right‑of‑way.
• Work in the Hot Crew performing manual labor tasks including clearing right‑of‑ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairing bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross‑line pipe.
• Conduct and document pre‑trip vehicle/equipment inspections.
• Report vehicle and equipment deficiencies and damage to shop.
• Coordinate 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.
• Assist in emergency and inclement‑weather operations (snow/ice, hurricanes, etc.) by operating medium equipment.
• Be available for extended working hours or 12‑hour shifts as required.
• Remove litter, debris and dead animals from roadway and rights‑of‑way.
• Lift heavy objects and flag traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic, protecting workers, the motoring public, and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Six (6) months of related work experience, or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Attain 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.

Applications accepted online .gov. 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.