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State of South Carolina Hiring for HMW II: Medium Equipment Operator () at Lexington County, SC Full Time

Full Job Description

This Position is located at District One: Lexington Maintenance
  • Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck to haul material and equipment to and from the job site including picking up material from vendor. Ensures tarp is in place and that all loose material is removed from sides of the truck. Performs preventive maintenance on truck daily, including checking the air, oil, fluids, and that all lights are in working order. Keeps record of this same information.
  • Operates a 5 yard dump truck and trailer to haul material and equipment to and from the job site including picking up material from vendor. Ensures tarp is in place and that all loose material is removed from sides of the truck. Performs preventive maintenance on truck daily, including checking the air, oil, fluids, and that all lights are in working order. Keeps record of this same information.
  • Works with a crew in the installation of sideline, cross line, and driveway pipe. Cleans out ditches with a shovel and level ditch line before placing pipe. Ensures all pipe is laid to allow water to flow properly and that the pipe is sealed. Area should be dressed before leaving the job site. Ensures that all extra material and tools are picked up and placed back on truck.
  • Sets up traffic control devices such as cones and signs for work zone safety to the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Flags traffic according to standards ensuring that all safety attire is worn at all times.
  • Assists in the operation of heavy duty backhoe to clean outfall ditches, sideline ditches, installing driveways with or without pipe, re-grading roadway shoulders, and laying cross line pipe, all of which facilitate proper distribution of storm water from roadway.
  • Clears right-of-way by hand using axe, sling blade and chain saw which include removing dead trees and limbs.
  • Operates medium to heavy equipment during emergencies and/or hazardous weather.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees that includes:
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children
  • SLTD (Supplemental Long Term Disability) for employees
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (PPL) for the birth, fostering or adoption of a child
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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.

Job Overview

  • ID: 349878
  • Date Posted:
  • Job Title: State of South Carolina Hiring for HMW II: Medium Equipment Operator () at Lexington County, SC