Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61031735)

Job Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system (e.g., mowing, brush management, clearing line of sight).
• Uses hand tools.
• Performs general highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck to load and haul materials needed for maintenance operations and tractor with large mower (>10' wide) for controlling vegetation growth.
• 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.
• Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way.
• Assists supervisor with on-call for after-hours emergencies, as needed.
• Lifts heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12‑hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Must attain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
• Physical demands: bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk for extended periods, tread rough terrain, work in close proximity to motoring traffic, and work in natural environmental hazards.
• May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week, especially during inclement weather.