Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61035637)

Responsibilities

• Serves as a heavy equipment operator on the Hot Crew, operating complex duty motorized equipment such as combination backhoe, front end loader, road patcher, truck-mounted equipment, lowboy truck tractor, and motor grader to perform required maintenance on roadways.
• Supports the foreman, directly or indirectly, in daily safe work practices, including but not limited to flagging operations, PPE, vehicle safety, CDL inspections, and hazardous material/waste handling.
• Operates and maintains motorized equipment such as forklifts and skid steer loaders for roadway maintenance.
• Assists with inclement weather operations, which may include operating medium and heavy equipment and being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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.

Benefits

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:

• Insurance Benefits: Health insurance (including prescription coverage and wellness benefits), dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: Defined benefit and defined contribution plans, plus the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan with 401(k) and 457 options).
• Workplace Benefits: Tuition assistance; holiday, annual, and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, with exceptions for those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.