Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61031914)

Job Responsibilities

Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include installing, maintaining, and cleaning of drainage pipe structures. Performs general highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium equipment such as: tandem dump truck to load and haul materials needed for maintenance operations; water truck and skid steer for cleaning and maintaining drainage pipes / structures. 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. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way, and assists supervisor with on call for after-hours emergencies as needed. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Six (6) months 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 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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.