Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61033234)

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump truck to haul materials to and from the job site
• Operate a truck to pick up materials from vendors and transport to job site or stock pile at section shed
• Perform preventive maintenance on the truck and keep it clean; maintain records of maintenance
• Perform manual labor maintenance tasks including: clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repair to bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe
• Assist in operating heavy duty backhoe to clean out berm and/or outfall ditches for drainage, shoulder regrading to facilitate roadside repair, cleaning sideline and driveway ditches, laying crossline pipe for proper distribution of water from roadway, and installing driveways with or without pipe
• Operate 5 yard dump truck to haul equipment and materials to and from job site and/or vendor
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and remove all loose material from sides of truck before operation begins
• Ensure tarp is in place when hauling a load
• Set up traffic control devices such as cones and signs for work zones according to the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Flag traffic according to standards ensuring all safety attire is worn at all times
• Operate medium to heavy equipment during emergencies and/or hazardous weather

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 for essential functions 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. Position 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.

Additional Information

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