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Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035472)

State of South Carolina · Conway, SC · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time

Job Responsibilities

Operates tandem dump truck in the hauling of asphalt used in the patching of potholes on state owned roads.

Operates front-end loader in the loading and unloading of maintenance materials such as asphalt, dirt, coquina, and concrete pipe.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations may include being available for extended working hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Flags traffic during road repairs to control the flow of traffic, making work sites safe for workers and the traveling public.

Performs duties using manual labor in such maintenance tasks as clearing right of ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repair to bridges, and paving driveways.

Minimum And Additional 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.

Physical Demands

  • Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
  • 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.

Additional Comments

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.

Insurance Benefits

  • 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.

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.

Supplemental Questions

  • Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
  • Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
  • Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
  • What class driver's license do you possess? Class A (CDL)Class B (CDL)SC Class CSC Class DOther State Driver's LicenseNone
  • How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply. Job/Career FairReferred by current SCDOT employeeSCDOT presentationSign or billboardBumper sticker/magnetic signFacebook or Twitter postInternshipNewspaper AdRadio AdTelevision AdTrade JournalReferred from Vocational RehabReferred from Department of Employment and WorkforceJobs.SC.Gov webpageOther
  • If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
  • If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
  • I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
  • My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

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