Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61031936) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

Job Responsibilities

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position and do not need to re-apply.

• Operates heavy motorized equipment on the Hot Crew such as, but not limited to, Backhoe, Excavator, Front End Loader, Lowboy Truck Tractor, Motor Grader, Road Patcher, Truck Mounted, Slope Mower, and Tractor with Ditcher.
• Supports foreman, directly or indirectly, in daily safety work practices. This includes, but is not limited to flagging Operations, PPE, Vehicle Safety, CDL inspections, hazardous material waste, and other related work practices.
• Performs various duties including manual labor or operating equipment in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning and grading drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying pipes, building catch basins and pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalks and raised medians.
• Affords assistance in on-call operations for after-hours emergencies, and snow and ice plan and Hurricane Lane Reversal Plan.
• Affords assistance with inclement weather operations, may include operation of (medium and heavy) equipment and being available for extended working hours and /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.

Physical Requirement

• 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.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Note

For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.