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Highway Maintenance Worker III - Specialized Equipment Operator (61033330)

State of South Carolina · Columbia, SC · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs skilled manual labor and operates various equipment such as a mini excavator and a bucket truck.
  • Operates specialized equipment that may include, but is not limited, to a snooper truck and crawler.
  • Performs a variety of bridge maintenance activities using equipment such as complex saws, power tools, measuring devices, and welders.
  • Plays a variety of bridge maintenance activities using equipment such as complex saws, power tools, measuring devices, and welders.
  • Operates equipment during emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
  • Operates heavy equipment that may include, but is not limited to, a lowboy truck tractor, excavator, and front-end loader.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Special Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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

  • Health and dental insurance;
  • Retirement and savings plan options;
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.

Note

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.

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