Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61035719)

Responsibilities

• Operates backhoe for positioning, driving and cutting slopes in preparation to construction and setting forms and templates for overhead and vertical concrete structures.
• Operates excavator while performing activities associated in the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges in the state highway system.
• 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.
• Operates front-end loader loading materials needed for maintenance operations associated with construction, repair and preservation of concrete structures in the state highway system.
• Performs light carpentry work building forms for concrete work associated with the preservation of overhead and vertical concrete structures.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment.
• May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs preventative maintenance as outlined in the equipment operations manual.

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

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules
• Health insurance includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
• Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options
• Tuition assistance
• Holiday, annual and sick leave
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more

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.