Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61033319)

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual labor and operates backhoe in activities associated with construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways.
• Performs work on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, pavement markings, etc.
• Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling material such as pipe, dirt, soil, construction material and debris.
• 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.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, including operating medium or heavy‑duty equipment.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12‑hour shifts.
• Conducts and documents pre‑operation vehicle/equipment inspections.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Requirements

• One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required upon entry.
• Must attain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping, and manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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 departmental‑related emergencies.
• Frequent exposure to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.