Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61035721

Job Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as a slope mower in the removal of vegetation located in the right-of-way of roads within the state highway system.
• Operates heavy equipment such as a slope mower in the removal of vegetation located in the right-of-way of roads within the state highway system.
• Operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe in the removal of vegetation located in the right-of-way of roads within the state highway system.
• Operates medium equipment such as a tandem axle dump truck with trailer used to move equipment to and from job sites.
• Use of hand tools such as a chain saw and pole saw for clearing obstructions to visibility and other roadway hazards.
• Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Assists with on-call repairs, emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12hour shifts.

• 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.
• 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.

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.