Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator (61036482) ***RE-ADVERTISEMENT***

Job Responsibilities

Performs skilled manual labor and operates a tandem dump truck in various activities associated with road and bridge construction, repair, and preservation on the state highway system.

• Repairs potholes and base surface failures of the roadway using hand tools like a shovel, pick, rake, and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed.
• Operates a front end loader loading materials while performing shoulders, ditches, and drainage structure operations.
• Captures the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.
• Aids in emergency and inclement weather operations, including operating medium or heavy duty equipment.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

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.
• Frequent exposure to rough and uneven terrain.
• 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.

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

For State Employees
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.

• Health Insurance
  Includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Child Care Expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (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.