Job Description

Serves as Medium Equipment Operator at Richland Maintenance. Operates injection patcher to make repairs to potholes and base surface failures of roadway, also use hand tools such as a shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. Performs manual labor in clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, making base repairs, repairs to bridges, paving driveways and laying sideline/cross line pipe. 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. Operates tandem dump truck hauling material to and away from jobistes. Operates front-end loader loading material while performing repairs to the roadway and bridges. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. 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.Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: 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.A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

State of South Carolina