Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator

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Job Responsibilities

Operates medium equipment such as belt loader, skid steer, and tandem dump truck. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium duty equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include: grading, installing driveways, or performing work on the roadway shoulder. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.

Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy-duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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 on-line .gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to:
District 3 HR at . 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.