Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61033599) **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 and maintains a motorized asphalt Road Patcher, Truck Mounted daily to pick up asphalt from plant.

• Patches roadway surfaces, full depth patching, washouts, cuts, bridge ends with hot and cold asphalt, limestone and other base materials throughout the County.
• Operates and maintains electric and gas powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance such as; repairing potholes and base surface failures on roadway using hand tools (shovel, pick, rake, and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed).
• Chainsaw, weed eater, pole pruner, bush axes, etc.
• Operates and maintains motorized equipment (CDL) used in various phases of roadway maintenance (backhoe, steel wheel & pneumatic roller, asphalt kettle, tandem dump truck) for full depth base repairs, throughout the county.
• Sets up traffic control according to MUTCD Standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead. May serves as a flagger when required.
• Performs other job related duties such as routine sign straightening, litter and debris pick up, and removal of dead animals.
• Performs other related job duties, daily preventative maintenance inspections on all assigned vehicles, on-call for after hours emergencies.
• Affords assistance in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12 hour shifts.
• Operates various pieces of equipment in snow and ice removal as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Special Requirements

• 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 Requirements

• 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

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Supplemental Questions

• Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
• Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
• What is the highest level of education you have attained? If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
• What class driver's license do you possess? Class A (CDL)Class B (CDL)SC Class CSC Class DOther State Driver's LicenseNone
• How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply. Job/Career FairReferred by current SCDOT employeeSCDOT presentationSign or billboardBumper sticker/magnetic signFacebook or Twitter postInternshipNewspaper AdRadio AdTelevision AdTrade JournalReferred from Vocational RehabReferred from Department of Employment and WorkforceJobs.SC.Gov webpageOther
• If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
• If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
• I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement. YesNo
• My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement. YesNo