Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61032450

Operates medium equipment, such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller > 4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling equipment and materials such as: asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, trees and debris. Assists in the operation of a backhoe/mini trackhoe in cleaning ditches and installing sideline and crossline pipes, 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.

Operates and maintains electric/gas powered and hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g. chain saw { tree removal}, shovel, bush axes, tamp, lute board, weed eaters, drills, wrenches, air compressor, etc). Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD Standards to control flow of traffic, protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists in the operation of a street sweeper (motorized) snow plow, sand spreader, {assisting in emergency operations} to sweep, clean and maintain roads.

Assists in the operation of Jet Vac system to flush dirt and debris from pipes and other drainage systems. Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalk, and raised median, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-ways and repairing bridges. Performs preventative maintenance, conducts, documents, pre-operation vehicle/equipment as outlined in equipment manual.

Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations, which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule. When crew is in an "on-call" status employee is available 24 hours a day. 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.

Physical Requirement:
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.

Non Discrimination Statement
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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.