What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61033476) position at South Carolina Department of Transportation?
Job Responsibilities
At Sumter Maintenance, operates backhoe to install cross line pipe, driveways and to perform full depth patching. Operates road patcher to repair potholes. Uses front end loader to load cross line pipe and driveway pipe from the stockpile and other materials needed for paving, full depth patching, pothole repair, driveway installation and cross line pipe installation. Assist with operating the paver in paving operations, full depth patching, and paving driveways. Sets up traffic control according to SCDOT standards for the safety of the crew and motoring public. Operates a standard dump truck with a snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges.
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 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.
At Sumter Maintenance, operates backhoe to install cross line pipe, driveways and to perform full depth patching. Operates road patcher to repair potholes. Uses front end loader to load cross line pipe and driveway pipe from the stockpile and other materials needed for paving, full depth patching, pothole repair, driveway installation and cross line pipe installation. Assist with operating the paver in paving operations, full depth patching, and paving driveways. Sets up traffic control according to SCDOT standards for the safety of the crew and motoring public. Operates a standard dump truck with a snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges.
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 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.
