Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033024)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a maintenance worker to operate a standard dump truck and other small equipment to haul materials such as asphalt, limestone, soil, cement, and debris. The role includes assisting with traffic control and setting up a maintenance work zone.

Candidates must obtain a valid driver’s license on entry and complete a Class A CDL within six months. The job may require extended hours, weekend shifts, or overnight duty during hazardous weather, with lifting up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required; Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.
• No minimum training or experience requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work overtime, nights, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
• On-call repairs and inclement weather operations may require extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump truck and other small equipment to haul materials.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones.
• Serve as a flagger to direct traffic safely in maintenance work zones.
• Assist in on-call repairs and inclement weather operations.
• Perform maintenance activities with forklifts, concrete mixers, powered tools and hand tools.

Skills

Flagger safety

Traffic management

Physical stamina

Tools

Dump truck operation

Forklift operation

Concrete mixer operation

Powered tools

Hand tools

Traffic control

Flagger duties

Job description

Operates small equipment such as a standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris.

Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.

Operates small equipment such as a forklift and concrete mixer, powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities.

Assists in on-call repairs, emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position. 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 involve 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 in inclement weather.

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.
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.May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.