Highway Maintenance Worker I: Small Equipment Operator (61032098)

State of South Carolina; Limerick (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a road maintenance worker to perform manual labor across right-of-way clearing, drainage ditch cleaning, pothole patching, and base repairs, using tractors, mowers, and other equipment.

You will flag traffic, operate dump trucks, and assist in emergency operations, with CDL required within six months and willingness to work outside normal hours in inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Performs manual labor and maintenance duties on roadways.
• Flag traffic during road repairs to protect workers and the motoring public.
• Operates/maintains small equipment and trucks used in road maintenance.
• Requires a valid CDL within six (6) months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Clear right-of-ways and clean drainage ditches.
• Repair shoulders, patch potholes, and perform base repairs.
• Pave driveways and lay sideline/cross line pipe as needed.
• Assist in emergencies and inclement weather operations, including after-hours work.

Skills

Manual labor

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

Valid Class A CDL (within 6 months)

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole saw

Brush chipper

Tractor with mower

Dump truck

Job description

Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance as clearing of the right-of ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairs to bridges, paving driveways and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Operates and maintains small equipment such as tractor with mower, brush chipper and snow plow used in various phases of road maintenance. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, motoring public and equipment. Operates 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule. When crew is in an "on-call" status, employee is available 24 hours a day. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools including chainsaws and pole saws and uses hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance. 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.

Physical Requirement: 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.

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.