Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61032920)

State of South Carolina

Chester, SC

Undergeneral supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the installation and maintenance of signs, herbicide applications and roadway inspections along roads and bridges on the state highway system throughout the district. Operates motorized equipment on the district-wide Engineering Directive 8 and 12-year Sign Replacement operations maintenance crew.Performs skilled manual labor in various duties such as the installation of new signs and straightening of existing signs according to state specifications; placement of thermoplastic pavement markings such as stop bars, arrows, crosswalks, and railroad crossings according to state specifications.Inspects roads for missing and damaged signs, sign reflectivity, leaning and/or obstructed signs, and other safety hazards.

Operates medium sized equipment such as belt loaders, larger (> 4 tons) rollers, skid steer, tractor and trailer mounted injection patcher, tractor with batwing 15’ mowers, and combination tractor with side mounted mowers in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Operates single and tandem axle dump trucks, including with trailers, for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Operates backpack and handheld herbicide spraying equipment to control undesirable vegetation around sign and delineator installations, sidewalks, fences, guardrail, culvert ends, and bridge slopes within maintained rights-of-way limits throughout the district.

Conducts safety inspections and daily preventative maintenance activities on all assigned equipment to ensure that equipment is greased and lubricated, proper coolant and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected for deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leakages are present. Monitors the preventative maintenance program of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to monitor equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life.Assists with daily records of work performed and materials used, records to input data into Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS), maintenance logbooks, and compliance forms.

Operates and maintains powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance related to assigned tasks such as tree and vegetation removal, limb trimming, weed eating, facility maintenance, litter and dead animal removal, etc., and other activities related to maintenance operations.Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges.Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; available for extended hours or extended shift operations. 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.