Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61035162)

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual labor and operates a Truck Mounted Road Patcher in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system; examples include grading and driveways, and work on shoulders, ditches, etc.
• Operates a Backhoe and performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system; examples include grading and driveways, and work on shoulders, ditches, etc.
• Assists in paving and major full depth patching operations of roadways and driveways with crew.
• Assists in the laying of various sized driveway and crossline reinforced concrete pipes in new driveway projects, drainage projects, and routine maintenance.
• 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 a Tandem Dump Truck with Snow Plow and Salt Spreader equipment.

Requirements

• One (1) year of related work experience, or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• 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 physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material.
• Must be able 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 department‑related emergencies.
• Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.
• Must obtain a Tanker Endorsement.

Schedule

• May be required to work extended hours or 12‑hour shifts.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.