What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61033639) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT position at State of South Carolina?
** THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED. **
At Lexington Maintenance, operates a backhoe or other heavy equipment as needed. Erects and replaces official traffic control signs on Department right-of-way. All sign erections must be in conformance with the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (SC MUTD). Checks assigned area of Lexington County daily and redirects signs as necessary to ensure they are plumb and the general appearance is good. Keeps detailed records of day's work either on a log sheet or I-pad. Sets up traffic control for road closures, traffic control for work zones. Set up includes signs, barricades, cones, or barrels to warn motorists of hazard ahead. All set up is according to the SC MUTCD. Checks and ensures daily that an adequate stock of signs, posts, and materials are on the sign truck that will be needed for the days work. Performs a daily check of the truck to ensure it is safe to operate. Maintains and operates small hand machine to put down needed pavement markings for small jobs that do not take a large paint machine. Operates small paint machine to paint islands, concrete medians and other small jobs. Operates heavy equipment during emergencies and/or hazardous weather.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 - $59,500
