Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61035188) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains an excavator with a specialized tree-cutting attachment throughout the district.
• Performs extended tree removal and mulching using a 25-ton excavator on uneven, wet, and sloped terrain with a 3-ton fixed-tooth cutting head capable of cutting trees of any size.
• Operates excavator adjacent to live traffic on interstates and primary and secondary routes.
• Loads and operates semi-truck/tractor-trailer to transport wide-load motorized equipment.
• Conducts safety inspections (preventive maintenance) on all assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Produces daily records of work performed and materials used, including HMMS and request/complaint forms.
• Sets up traffic control according to SCMUTCD standards to warn motorists of road work ahead.
• Assists in emergency operations when on “On-Call” status after hours, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather, snow and ice events, hazardous road conditions, and accidents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional 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 Requirements

• Essential functions 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.
• 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 normal work schedules, especially during inclement weather and departmental-related emergencies.
• Frequently exposed to outdoor environments in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.