Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61032552)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation in South Carolina seeks a highway maintenance worker to assist in clearing rights of way, ditches, and sidewalks, operate power tools, and help with driveway construction tasks. The role includes flagging traffic and working outdoors in all weather.

A valid driver's license is required, with a Class A CDL to be obtained within six months of placement. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and walking long distances; duties may

Qualifications

• There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and manipulating objects; must lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in clearing and cleaning highway right of way and outfall ditches using chainsaws and hand tools.
• Picks up litter and debris from highway right of way.
• Operates power tools and breaks out sidewalks, curbs, and gutters for driveway construction and other concrete/asphalt work.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control traffic flow and protect workers, public, and equipment.
• Performs duties in inclement weather and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL within 6 months

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assists in the clearing and cleaning of highway right of way and outfall ditches such as cutting with chainsaws and other hand tools. Picks up litter and debris from highway right of way. Operates power tools, breaking out sidewalks, curb and gutter for driveway construction and other concrete and asphalt. Flags traffic during road repairs to control the flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Performs duties during inclement weather. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assists in the clearing and cleaning of highway right of way and outfall ditches such as cutting with chainsaws and other hand tools. Picks up litter and debris from highway right of way. Operates power tools, breaking out sidewalks, curb and gutter for driveway construction and other concrete and asphalt. Flags traffic during road repairs to control the flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Performs duties during inclement weather. 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 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.

Additional Comments

Non Discrimination Statement:

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.