Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036075) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

Job Responsibilities

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Operates heavy equipment on the Light Vegetation Crew such as, but not limited to, Backhoe, Excavator, Front End Loader, Lowboy Truck, Motor Grader, Slope Mower, and Tractor with Ditcher. Serves as a heavy equipment on the Light Vegetation Crew in various phases of maintenance work such as residential driveway installation, repair, relocation and regular maintenance, clearing of R/W, drainage structures, crossline pipe repair, signs, debris removal, etc. Instructs crewmembers daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with job site hazards. Assists in the constructing of traffic control operations for work zones, to include lane closures, and detours for the safety of the crew and the traveling public. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide and to warn motorists. Assists in on call operations for after hour emergencies, and Snow and Ice Plan and Hurricane Lane Reversal Plan. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium and heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: 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 Requirement: 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.

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 6 HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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.