Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61032217) ***Re-Advertisement***

Job Responsibilities

• Operates a tandem truck hauling various hand tools and equipment to clear trees and brush along right-of-way to improve sight distance and appearance.
• 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.
• Assists in the supervision of inmates in conducting labor intensive highway maintenance activities; using limb saws, chain saws and the brush chipper to remove unwanted/dangerous vegetation from right-of-way.
• Makes minor roadside repairs to small engine tools such as weed eaters and blowers.
• Change blades on slope mowers, install chain guards on mower decks, changes tires and replace hydraulic lines on mowers.
• Affords assistance 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.

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 Demands

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.
• May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

Additional Comments

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

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

• 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.