Highway Maintenance Worker II : Heavy Equipment Operator (61035918)

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains heavy equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, excavator, motor grader, etc. used in various road maintenance activities.
• Performs duties including manual labor or operating equipment in maintenance tasks such as clearing right-of-ways, cleaning and grading drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying pipes, building catch basins, and pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalks, and raised medians.
• Operates 5 and 10 yard dump trucks in hauling equipment and construction materials such as concrete pipes, asphalt, dirt, limestone, soil, cement, and debris.
• Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools including chainsaws and pole saws and uses hand tools in various maintenance activities.
• Assists in instructing crew members in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, and when working with hazardous materials and waste.
• Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations, which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule. When crew is in an "on-call" status, employee is available 24 hours a day.
• Assists in setting up work zone traffic control to include signs, cones, etc.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, the general public, and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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

• 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.
• 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

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Retirement and savings plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Eligible employees may participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to employees of some state agencies).
• Other insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Additional benefits may include tuition assistance, holiday 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.