Highway Maintenance Worker I- Small Equipment Operator (61031970)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to operate dump and flatbed trucks for highway and bridge maintenance. You will assist in traffic control and flagging within work zones, remove debris, and use various tools to support road repairs.

A valid license is required, with Class A CDL to be obtained within six months of placement. Flexibility for extended hours and exposure to inclement weather is part of the role, with responsibilities including equipment

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Class A CDL must be attained within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Assists with placement of traffic control devices to setup maintenance work zones.

Responsibilities

• Operates 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck.
• Assists in maintaining traffic control devices in work zones.
• Serves as a flagger to direct traffic safely.
• Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadways and rights-of-way.
• Operates power and hand tools for highway maintenance.
• Operates small equipment and snow plow/spreader when needed.
• Performs pre-trip equipment inspections per department rules.

Skills

Truck operation

Flagging

Pre-trip inspection

Equipment operation

Education

No formal education requirements

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Snow plow attachment

Job description

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.

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.

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 50 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.

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.