Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialized Equipment Operator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onUniversity of South Carolina, George Rogers Boulevard, Wales Garden, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, United States
About the Role
At Richland Maintenance, this position is dedicated to operating paver machinery to perform complex leveling and pavement repair operations. The role involves operating large rollers to strengthen road beds and managing asphalt kettles to spray tack on roadways during paving operations.
A critical component of the job is coordinating the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones. This ensures compliance with the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to effectively warn motorists. The role also includes assisting in emergency and inclement weather operations, which may involve operating medium or heavy-duty equipment.
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires working frequently in the outside environment under all weather conditions, with daily exposure to noise and oil or grease. The work involves walking for extended periods and treading rough, uneven terrain, often in close proximity to moving traffic and natural environmental hazards.\n The schedule may include extended working hours, 12-hour shifts, overtime, nighttime work, and weekends, particularly during hazardous weather or departmental emergencies.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
University of South Carolina, George Rogers Boulevard, Wales Garden, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, United States
Columbia, South Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOperate paver machine to perform complex leveling and pavement repair operations
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Frequently asked questions about Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialized Equipment Operator at State of South Carolina
What does a Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialized Equipment Operator at State of South Carolina do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialized Equipment Operator at State of South Carolina will operate paver machine to perform complex leveling and pavement repair operations; operate large roller during paving operations to strengthen road beds; operate asphalt kettle to spray tack on the roadway during paving operations; and assist in emergency and inclement weather operations using medium or heavy duty equipment.
What are the requirements for this Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialized Equipment Operator role?expand_more
To qualify for the Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialized Equipment Operator at State of South Carolina position, applicants should have: Two (2) years of related work experience; Valid motor vehicle operator's license upon entry; and Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months.
Where is the Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialized Equipment Operator role at State of South Carolina located?expand_more
Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialized Equipment Operator at State of South Carolina is based in University of South Carolina, George Rogers Boulevard, Wales Garden, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, United States. This is a on-site role.