South Carolina Department of Transportation
Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61032547)
South Carolina Department of Transportation, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator
Job Responsibilities
Operates injection patcher to repair potholes and base surface failures of roadway, uses hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. Performs manual labor in clearing right‑of‑ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, making base repairs, repairing bridges, paving driveways and laying sideline/cross line pipe. 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 tandem dump truck hauling material to and away from job sites. Operates front‑end loader loading material while performing repairs to the roadway and bridges. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, including operating medium or heavy‑duty equipment. May be required to work extended hours or 12‑hour shifts.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
Six (6) months of related work experience or an approved equivalence.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position.
Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
Physical Demands 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. The 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 normal work hours, especially during inclement weather and/or departmental emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.
Additional Comments May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
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.
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Minimum And Additional Requirements
Six (6) months of related work experience or an approved equivalence.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position.
Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
Physical Demands 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. The 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 normal work hours, especially during inclement weather and/or departmental emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.
Additional Comments May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
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.
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