Highway Maintenance Worker II : Heavy Equipment Operator

Highway Maintenance Worker II :
Heavy Equipment Operator

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Operates heavy duty motorized equipment on the Hot Crew such as backhoe, front end loader, road patcher, truck mounted, and lowboy truck tractor to perform required maintenance on roadways. Works with temporary workers in conducting labor‑intensive highway maintenance activities such as litter control, fence repair, guard rail repair and other tasks as necessary. Performs traffic controls operations for work zones, including flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public during various phases of roadway maintenance.

Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway and rights‑of‑way. Performs manual labor as needed in maintaining grounds of SCDOT facilities, including installation and maintenance of landscaping. Operates a 15 passenger van and a chainsaw for cutting trees on rights‑of‑way. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations and is on call for after‑hour emergencies. May be required to work extended or 12‑hour shifts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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.

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.

Applications accepted online .gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to:
District 6 HR at .

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.