What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61032950) position at State of South Carolina?
At Richland Maintenance, Performs skilled manual labor and operates backhoe in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and reservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; performs work on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, etc. Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling material such as pipe, dirt, soil, construction material and debris. 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. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Conducts and documents pre-operation vehicle/equipment inspection.
May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
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.
Salary : $47,840 - $60,690