Summary

This job involves operating heavy machinery like loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks to maintain and repair South Carolina highways, including fixing potholes, hauling materials, and setting up safe work zones.

Workers also handle equipment inspections, emergency responses during bad weather, and tasks like paving and compacting surfaces.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or equipment operation who is physically fit, reliable in tough conditions, and willing to work long or irregular hours.

Key Requirements

One year of related work experience or equivalent
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license upon hire
Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain
Comfort working outdoors in all weather, near traffic, and with hazards like noise and grease
Availability for overtime, 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and emergencies during inclement weather

Full Job Description

At Richland Maintenance, assists in the operation of heavy equipment (combination front-end loader and backhoe, asphalt distributer, etc.). Repairs potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. Operates a tri-axle 16 cu. yd. dump truck to haul hot mix from the asphalt plant to the paving machine in a safe manner. Hauls other materials as needed, such as limestone, dirt and soil to various locations. Performs daily inspections on equipment to ensure equipment is in top running order and fully functional to handle the job requirement. Coordinates the 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. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipnment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Conducts and document pre-operation vehicle or equipment inspection. Operates sprayer, spraying tack ahead of paver in paving operations. Operates self-propelled steel wheel and pneumatic rollers to compact and solidify fill material. Operates front-end loader in the loading of materials needed for maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate.

Requirements

One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: 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.

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.

Additional Information

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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Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61036990)

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