Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61033813)

Job Responsibilities

Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment (e.g.; tractor with ditcher, backhoe, excavator, motor grader, truck mounted road patcher, slope mower, dozer crawler, etc.) used in various phases of roadway maintenance. Roadway maintenance includes re-grading shoulders and ditches, cleaning and repairing sideline and outfall ditches, and clearing right-of-ways. Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the State highway system. Examples include constructing and repairing drainage structures, machining and grading dirt roads, all within Dorchester County. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12 hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional 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. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.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 843-740-1665.

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.