Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61036482)

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual labor and operates a tandem dump truck in construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Repairs potholes and base surface failures using hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, and asphalt lutes to level asphalt.
• Operates a front-end loader to load materials while performing shoulder, ditch, and drainage structure operations.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, including operating medium or heavy-duty equipment.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Must obtain 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards.
• Frequent exposure to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, oil, or grease.
• May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather or emergencies.

Additional Information

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