Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator

Position: Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61036666)
Location: Columbia

Job Responsibilities

Operates motor graders in ditching, shoulder operations, grading and machining roads, driveway installation or snow and ice removal. Operates a combination front-end loader and backhoe to clean out drainage ditches and to install sideline and crossline pipe. Operates a tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from the jobsite. Operates hand and power tools. Uses chainsaws in removal of trees and limbs from right of way.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Sets up traffic control according to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

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.

01 Are you a current SCDOT employee?

• Yes
• No

02 Are you a former SCDOT employee?

• Yes
• No

03 Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed. 04 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

05 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

06 If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South…