Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033173)

State of South Carolina; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a maintenance worker to support drainage installation and roadway upkeep. You will assist with installing and repairing drainage features, flag traffic in work zones, and move materials using dump trucks and small equipment.

Required qualifications include a valid license and the potential to obtain a CDL Class A within six months. Lifting up to 50 lbs and possible extended hours are expected, especially in inclement weather.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• CDL Class A must be obtained within six (6) months of placement.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and various movements.
• Overtime/nighttime/weekend work may be required during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor assisting with installation and repair of drainage features (catch basins, pipe, signs).
• Flagger to safely direct traffic through work zones.
• Assists with placement of traffic control devices for work zones.
• Operates dump trucks, hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operates small equipment, power and hand tools for maintenance tasks.
• Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

CDL Class A

Traffic control

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Job description

• Performs manual labor assisting with the installation and repair of drainage features such as catch basins, pipe, signs.
• Serves as a flagger to safely direct traffic through work zones.
• Assists with the placement of traffic control devices for work zones.
• Operates standard dump trucks, hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operates small equipment, power and hand tools performing various maintenance tasks.
• Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or working 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. 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.

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.