Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035365) RE-ADVERTISEMENT

State of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

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About The Position

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED. Position assigned to Beech Island Section Shed. Operates equipment to include tandem dump truck, large roller (4 tons), and skid steer. Performs common maintenance activities such as patching, limb and brush trimming, sign and pavement marking maintenance, shoulder and ditch maintenance, etc. Maintains working knowledge and practices of work zone safety in accordance with MUTCD manual. Flags traffic in low and high volume areas to control flow of traffic for protection of workers, equipment and general public during maintenance operations. Assists in the placement of traffic control devices in accordance with the MUTCD manual. Works with a crew of maintenance employees utilizing proper maintenance techniques, while preforming duties using manual labor during roadway and right of way maintenance activities. Areas of work may include but are not limited to, signage and pavement markings, driveway installation and maintenance, construction of drainage appurtenances, litter / debris removal, vegetation management, bridge maintenance, patching and paving. Operates small equipment, power tools and hand tools to perform assigned maintenance activities. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment / vehicle inspections in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures according to fleet safety. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
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.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment to include tandem dump truck, large roller (4 tons), and skid steer.
Performs common maintenance activities such as patching, limb and brush trimming, sign and pavement marking maintenance, shoulder and ditch maintenance, etc.
Maintains working knowledge and practices of work zone safety in accordance with MUTCD manual.
Flags traffic in low and high volume areas to control flow of traffic for protection of workers, equipment and general public during maintenance operations.
Assists in the placement of traffic control devices in accordance with the MUTCD manual.
Works with a crew of maintenance employees utilizing proper maintenance techniques, while preforming duties using manual labor during roadway and right of way maintenance activities.
Areas of work may include but are not limited to, signage and pavement markings, driveway installation and maintenance, construction of drainage appurtenances, litter / debris removal, vegetation management, bridge maintenance, patching and paving.
Operates small equipment, power tools and hand tools to perform assigned maintenance activities.
Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment / vehicle inspections in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures according to fleet safety.
Performs other related duties as assigned.