Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035550)

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment including tandem dump truck and belt loader.
• Assembles, installs, and maintains signs to ensure they are properly mounted on posts and erected to the proper height and distance as required by the Sign Manual.
• Maintains an inventory and orders signs used for maintenance and construction projects assigned to Orangeburg Maintenance.
• Maintains all necessary paperwork for accurate records, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Assists during inclement weather and after-hour emergencies.
• May be required to work extended hours, including 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position 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. This 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.

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.
• Prescription coverage and wellness benefits; dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: Benefits listed 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.