Highway Maintenance Worker I- Small Equipment Operator (61031898)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled dump truck driver for maintenance work across SC projects. You will haul materials such as asphalt and gravel and conduct vegetation management using powered tools and backpack sprayers.

The role includes coordinating traffic control in work zones and serving as a flagger to protect workers and the public. The position may require extended hours, nighttime shifts, and flexibility during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements.
• Requires valid motor vehicle operator’s license on entry.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and grasping.
• May require lifting up to 50 lbs and working near traffic and hazards.
• Overtime, nighttime, and weekend work may be required during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates a standard dump truck for hauling materials for SCDOT projects.
• Performs vegetation management with powered hand tools, chain saws, weed eaters, and backpack herbicide sprayers.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone per the SCDOT manual.
• Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in the work zone to protect workers and the public.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations; may include extended hours and 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Dump truck operation

Traffic control

Flagging

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Job Responsibilities

O perates a standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, and construction materials to complete SCDOT projects. Per forms a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as powered hand tools, chain saws, weed eaters, and backpack herbicide sprayers. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual. Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in work zone to protect the workers as well as the general public. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts.

Job Responsibilities

O perates a standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, and construction materials to complete SCDOT projects. Per forms a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as powered hand tools, chain saws, weed eaters, and backpack herbicide sprayers. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual. Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in work zone to protect the workers as well as the general public. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. 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.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 5O lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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 based on 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.