Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61032444) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Worker to operate 5 yard dump trucks and flatbed trucks, hauling materials for highway and bridge maintenance projects. You will support with small equipment operation and assist in setting up traffic control devices in work zones.

You may serve as a flagger, perform pre-trip inspections, and help with winter operations and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding 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.
• Operate small equipment (roller, snow plow, spreader, brush chipper) in maintenance operations.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and set up maintenance work zones; act as flagger to direct traffic.
• Perform pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspections and document findings.
• Operate heavier equipment (front-end loaders, backhoes, etc.) and assist in emergency or inclement weather operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Vehicle operation

Teamwork

Education

No minimum training requirement

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. Operates small equipment such as roller <=4 tons, snow plow, spreader and brush chipper 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. 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 heavier equipment such as front-end loaders, belt loaders, tractor with ditcher, specialized mowers, trailer-mounted injection patcher and backhoes. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment /vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies, and procedures for fleet safety. Operates and maintains power tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of highway and bridge maintenance activities. 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.

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.

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.