Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61033460) **Re-Advertisement**

Job Responsibilities

Performs skilled manual labor and operates a backhoe in various activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include:

• Grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways;
• Loading/hauling material for jobsites;
• Repairing potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools;
• Placing traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone;
• Assisting in emergency and inclement weather operations.

Necessary Special Requirements

• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is 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 and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material;
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs;
• Frequent exposure to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

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

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

• Health insurance, which 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;
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is 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.