Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61035247)

Job Responsibilities

Operates heavy-duty excavators to clean roadside ditches, excavate trenches for pipe installation, install drainage pipe, and load trucks with fill material. Operates motor graders in ditching, shoulder maintenance, road grading, driveway installation, and snow and ice removal operations. Operates front-end loaders and backhoes to clean drainage ditches and install sideline and crossline pipe. Operates dump trucks when hauling equipment and materials to and from job sites. Operates dump trucks equipped with specialized attachments during emergency operations and inclement weather events. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, which may require extended work hours, rotating shifts, or 12-hour shifts.

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. Ability to operate and maintain heavy duty, complex equipment, dump trucks, etc. Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb. May have to lift and handle objects weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Required to shovel materials from back of dump truck. Ability to understand and comply with oral and written instructions.

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

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.