Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61032478)

Job Responsibilities

Operates and maintains medium motorized equipment used in various phases of roadway maintenance. (e.g.; tandem dump truck, trailer mounted injection patcher, aggregate spreader, large roller >4 Tons, skid steer loader, fuel service truck, etc.) Operates medium motorized equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the State highway system. Examples include base and surface repairs of full depth asphalt/concrete, patching/minor leveling, major leveling/strengthening, digging out and backfilling bad areas in roadways in preparation for resurfacing and skim-patching 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 Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Performs manual labor as necessary patching potholes and base surface failures using electric/gas powered tools and hand tools to perform these duties. Examples of tools include drills, jacks, concrete saw, pavement breakers, air compressor, sprayers, shovel, asphalt lute, etc.) Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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.