Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036255)

About the Department

The SCDOT Charleston Maintenance Office is currently seeking qualified and motivated individuals to fill Heavy Equipment Operator positions. These positions offer the opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment, along with training opportunities to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Employees enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday work schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional overtime and schedule adjustments during inclement weather operations. The State of South Carolina also offers an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, 13 paid holidays, 15 days of annual leave, and 15 days of sick leave per year.

Serves as a heavy equipment operator on the ROW Clearing Crew. Operates heavy duty motorized equipment such as motor grader, front end loader, tractor with ditcher, and slope mower in the maintenance of highways. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-way cleaning drainage/ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying side line/cross line pipe, grading and setting forms, laying bricks/blocks, repairing and building, pouring/finishing concrete/cement for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway, catch basins, etc. Performs traffic controls operations for work zones, to include flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public, during various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations and being on call for after hour emergencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Duties

Physical Requirement: 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.

Other Qualifications

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

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.

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Agency Information

EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Transportation-District 6 Address 6355 Fain Blvd.

North Charleston, South Carolina, 29406 Phone843-746-6717