Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61036500)

State of South Carolina • Pickens County, SC

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About The Position

Operates heavy-duty equipment and tools used in highway construction and maintenance, including equipment for roadway sign installation and preservation. Helps establish maintenance work zones, removes litter and debris, and supports emergency and inclement-weather operations. The role may require extended working hours or 12-hour shifts and work outside the normal scheduled work week, especially during inclement weather.

Requirements

• One year of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Attain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of placement.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to perform the physical activities required, including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Able to walk for extended periods, traverse rough terrain, and work close to moving traffic and natural environmental hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty equipment such as motor graders, backhoes, and excavators used in highway construction and maintenance.
• Operate tools used to install roadway signs, including pneumatic hammers, drills, and impact tools.
• Perform skilled manual labor related to the construction, repair, and preservation of road signs on the state highway system.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones in accordance with the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide.
• Pick up litter, debris, and dead animals.
• Assist with emergency and inclement-weather operations, including operating medium- or heavy-duty equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed