Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Heavy Equipment Operator at Kershaw Maintenance. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using heavy equipment such as a herbicide truck. Performs skilled manual labor and operates heavy equipment such as backhoe and slope mower in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. 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 equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shift.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

One (1) year of related work experience; or relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. 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.

Additional Comments

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.

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