Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61031622)

Responsibilities

• Operates a tandem dump truck to haul materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, and other construction materials for DOT projects.
• Operates medium equipment such as skid steers, belt loaders, combination tractors, and large rollers.
• Repairs potholes and performs roadway and shoulder patching as part of a 2–3 person crew.
• Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly establish maintenance work zones in accordance with the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual.
• Operates a motor grader as required.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, which may require extended hours and/or 12‑hour shifts.

Requirements

• Six (6) months 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 involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards.
• May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Benefits

• For State Employees: 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 available to employees of some state agencies.
• Insurance Benefits: 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 Benefits: defined benefit and defined contribution plans; eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits: 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.

Schedule

• May require extended hours and/or 12‑hour shifts during emergency and inclement weather operations.
• May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week, especially during inclement weather.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.