What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61036960) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT position at State of South Carolina?
**THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED. **
Performs duties of a Medium Equipment Operator at Holly Hill Unit. Operates tandem dump truck in hauling maintenance and construction materials such as concrete pipes, asphalt, dirt, coquina, etc. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance task as clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repair to bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Operates athey loader during shoulder pulling operations to load materials from roadway onto trucks. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Conducts and documents pre-operation vehicle or equipment inspection. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as outlined in equipment specifications. Performs duties during inclement weather and after hour emergencies. May require 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.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.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.
Salary : $44,720 - $53,664
