Highway Maintenance Worker IV Crane Operator (61035748)
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Job Responsibilities As a member of the District One Bridge Maintenance Crew, Responsible for the daily operation, various maintenance reports, and maintenance of an 80 ton crawler crane. Maintain certification as required for operation of lattice boom crawler crane. Performs duties as a certified crane operator during the maintenance or reconstruction of bridges in District One. If needed, must be able to operate statewide. Perform various duties in the construction and maintenance of bridges district wide. This includes interpreting plans and blueprints for concrete placement, form construction, and installation of reinforcing steel. Obtain OSOW (Over Size/Over Weight) permits and haul OSOW loads with a tractor trailer 5th wheel combo. Operate heavy and specialized equipment. Weld and fabricate as necessary. Assists the crew leader and crew foreman with administrative work, leading special assignments, and coordinating equipment/ man power needs on projects. Operates the crane to perform pile driving tasks. When a rental crane is used on the site, responsible for the operation of the vibratory and impact hammers, or assisting with crane signaling and rigging as necessary. Supervises the assembly and disassembly of the crane for transporting to and from various job sites. Sites may be located throughout all 5 counties in District One. This will require obtaining and scheduling necessary personnel, equipment, and permits. Will be responsible for inspecting transportation routes and advising authorities of possible obstacles. Performs daily and monthly inspections, maintains inspection logs and coordinates annual certification and recertification as may be required. Ensures a routine maintenance schedule is followed and monitors cranes use and wear. Performs preventive maintenance as needed. Minimum and Additional Requirements Three and one half (3.5) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required upon entry to the position. 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 May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies. 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