Highway Maintenance Worker III: Specialized Equipment Operator (61032689)

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized equipment that may include, but are not limited to a Boom Truck, Snooper Truck, Truck Crane and Crane, Crawler.
• Performs skilled bridge maintenance worker functions and operates equipment to include, but not be limited to, Backhoes, Lowboy Truck Tractors, and Forklifts.
• Performs skilled manual labor and operates heavy duty equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Assists with training on the construction and/or maintenance of bridges.
• May lead a small crew when needed.
• Coordinates 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.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment.
• Inspects and operates motorized vehicles and equipment and informs supervisor of necessary repairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6