Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61034230)

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual labor and operates backhoe in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Examples include grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; performs work on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, etc.
• Operates a front end loader for loading 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, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Inspects roads for potholes and safety hazards.
• Conducts and documents pre-trip operation on vehicle/equipment inspection.

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.
• 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.

Schedule

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