About the Department

Under general supervision, serves as a Specialized Equipment Operator on a bridge maintenance crew in a wide variety of preventative maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair activities of bridges and culverts in District 4. Operates specialized, heavy, medium, and small equipment used in the maintenance of bridges. Serves as Specialized Equipment Operator on a District 4 Bridge Maintenance Crew. Operates specialized equipment in a variety of bridge maintenance activities including but not limited to boom truck, crawler crane, snooper truck and truck crane. Operates other heavy equipment in a variety of bridge maintenance activities as needed including but not limited to backhoe, crawler dozer, excavator, and lowboy truck tractor.

Operates other medium equipment in a variety of bridge maintenance activities as needed including but not limited to skid steer loader and tandem dump truck. Operates and maintains small equipment, powered hand tools, and other equipment in a variety of bridge maintenance activities as needed including but not limited to drills, jack hammers, concrete mixers, dump trucks, and forklift. Performs skilled manual labor in various timber, steel, and concrete bridge repairs. Conducts safety inspections and daily preventative maintenance activities on all assigned equipment to ensure that a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to prolong equipment life.

Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations throughout the district and state including inclement weather, collisions, or natural disasters. May include being available for extended hours or extended shift operations. May include operating portable tank mounted salt brine and anti-icing equipment or standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in the placement of traffic control devices and safety devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone and/or job site according to current agency guidelines, policies, and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Duties

Two (2) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis

Other Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Supplemental Questions

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

What class driver's license do you possess?

Class A (CDL)
Class B (CDL)
SC Class C
SC Class D
Other State Driver's License
None

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

Job/Career Fair
Referred by current SCDOT employee
SCDOT presentation
Sign or billboard
Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
Facebook or Twitter post
Internship
Newspaper Ad
Radio Ad
Television Ad
Trade Journal
Referred from Vocational Rehab
Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
Other

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.
Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: State of South Carolina
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 4
Address: PO Box 130

1232 J A Cochran Bypass

Chester, South Carolina, 29706
Phone: 803-385-4223