Highway Maintenance Worker - Medium Equipment Operator (61035451)
About The Position
Operates belt loader used in removing dirt from high shoulders during should work operations. Operates power tools such as chain saw in cutting trees from highway right of way; and hand or pneumatic powered tools. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic and to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. Operates tandem truck in hauling dirt removed from high shoulder work operations.
Requirements
- Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Operates belt loader used in removing dirt from high shoulders during should work operations.
- Operates power tools such as chain saw in cutting trees from highway right of way; and hand or pneumatic powered tools.
- Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic and to protect workers, general public, and equipment.
- Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.
- Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment.
- Operates tandem truck in hauling dirt removed from high shoulder work operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
