Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Worker (61033275

Job Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck hauling materials and supplies to and from job sites.
• Coordinates 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.
• Operates power tools such as a chain saw in cutting trees from the highway right-of-way, and hand or pneumatic-powered tools.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control the flow of traffic, making work sites safe for workers and the traveling public.
• Uses hand tools such as shovel, bush knife etc.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended work hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Six (6) months of related work experience; or approved acceptable experience. 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.

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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.