Highway Maintenance Worker I- Small Equipment Operator (61031970)

State of South Carolina; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

State of South Carolina in Anderson is seeking an equipment operator and highway worker to haul materials, perform maintenance, and support traffic control in maintenance work zones. You will operate dump trucks and light equipment, conduct pre-trip inspections, and assist with snow/plow operations as needed.

There are no formal minimum training requirements; a valid CDL Class A is required within six months.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• A valid Class A CDL is required within six months of placement.
• Duties include operating trucks and performing highway/bridge maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris.
• Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of state highway roads and bridges.
• Assists with placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones.
• Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way.
• Operates and maintains power tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of highway and bridge maintenance activities.
• Operates small equipment such as Snow plow and spreader in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations, and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader or brine sprayer applicator for removal of snow and ice from highways and bridges.
• Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment /vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety.
• Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety and inspection

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of state highway roads and bridges. Assists with placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way. Operates and maintains power tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of highway and bridge maintenance activities. Operates small equipment such as Snow plow and spreader in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations, and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader or brine sprayer applicator for removal of snow and ice from highways and bridges. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment /vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Additional Comments

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 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.