Summary

This job involves fixing and maintaining heavy construction equipment like bulldozers, excavators, and paving machines at a state transportation maintenance shop in Lexington, South Carolina.

Workers diagnose engine problems, perform repairs including welding, and respond to emergency breakdowns on roadways to keep things moving safely.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on mechanical experience who doesn't mind physical work, outdoor conditions, and occasional overtime during bad weather.

Key Requirements

1.5 years of experience in heavy equipment repair or equivalent
Completion of automotive or diesel engine curriculum can substitute for 6 months of experience
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, climbing, and manipulating heavy objects
Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, and in inclement weather or emergencies
Comfort working in noisy, greasy environments, including outdoors

Full Job Description

At lexington Maintenance, performs maintenance and repairs to heavy equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, athey loaders, barber, paving machines, excavator, low boy machines, backhoes, front end loaders and slope mowers. Performs diagnosis and repair of large and small gas and diesel engines used in heavy equipment. Performs emergency service calls on equipment to ensure it can be safely removed from the roadway or loaded for transport to the repair shop. Performs repairs to manual and hydrostatic drivelines and transmissions on heavy equipment. Perfoms small cutting and welding jobs on equipment. Assists in shop operations during hazardous weather and emergencies

Requirements

One and one-half (1.5) years of work experience that involved the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Completion of one (1) academic year of a South Carolina High School Automotive Technology or Diesel Engine curriculum may substitute for six (6) months of directly-related 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.

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 working in a large garage setting and may perform duties in an uncomfortable position for long periods of time. 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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