Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61036861) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**
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Job Responsibilities THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED. Operates medium duty equipment to include tandem dump truck, belt loader, etc., in a variety activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highways when working on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures etc. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms pouring/finishing concrete for curb gutters, sidewalks and driveways. Performs a variety of vegetation management activates using equipment such as power mowers, weed eaters etc., and powered hand tools when doing yard work at the District Office and the Maintenance Office. 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 the operation of the Street Sweeper as needed. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck with material spreader and a snow plow. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements Six (6) months 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. 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 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.