Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61033014)

Responsibilities

• Operate a boom truck for tree removal and/or overhead sign replacement, positioning the bucket safely at required heights while following OSHA and utility safety protocols.
• Operate hydraulic aerial lifts to position the bucket safely at required heights, following OSHA and utility safety protocols.
• Operate a slope mower to cut back right-of-way.
• Perform maintenance on mowers, including daily greasing, ensuring blades are sharp, and keeping the deck clean.
• Ensure all signs and safety guards are in place before operating equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tractors, such as changing tires, blades, and replacing light bulbs.
• Use tools such as a shovel, bush ax, chainsaw, limb slinger, pole saw, and sling blade to clear site areas and right-of-way by mower/bush hog, removing site hazards.
• Remove and dispose of all work debris after completion.
• Operate a 5-yard standard dump truck to haul debris and asphalt, checking gas and following a preventive maintenance program daily.
• Ensure the tarp is in place and all loose materials are removed from the sides of the truck and tailgate before operation begins.
• Flag traffic for the protection of workers and motorists.
• Assist in placing traffic control devices for work zone safety according to the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, including operating medium or heavy-duty equipment; may include extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Train for and obtain tanker endorsement certification for CDL.

Requirements

• One (1) year of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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 Demands

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 walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. 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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.