Highway Maintenance Worker II : Heavy Equipment Operator (61036007) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

Job Responsibilities

• Operates heavy duty motorized equipment on the Hot Crew such as, backhoe, front end loader, road patcher, truck mounted, and lowboy truck tractor to perform required maintenance to roadways.
• Works with temporary workers in conducting labor-intensive highway maintenance activities such as litter control, fence repair, guard rail repair and other tasks as necessary.
• Performs traffic controls operations for work zones, to include flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public, during various phases of roadway maintenance.
• Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way.
• Performs manual labor as necessary in maintaining grounds of SCDOT facilities, including the installation and maintenance of landscaping.
• Operates a 15 passenger van.
• Operates a chainsaw in cutting trees on rights-of-way.
• Affords assistance in emergency and inclement weather operations and being on call for after hour emergencies.
• May include being available for extended working hours or 12 hours shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Necessary Special Requirements

  • 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

  • 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.

  Additional Comments

  Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

  Non Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

  Benefits For State Employees: The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

  Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

  Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

  Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and 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.

  Supplemental Questions

  • Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
  • Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
  • Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
  • What class driver's license do you possess?
  • Please indicate how you found out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
  • If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
  • If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
  • I understand that I must complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
  • I have read and acknowledged this statement.