Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033173)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a hands-on drainage and traffic control technician to assist with installation and repair of drainage features, and to support work zones for safety. You will operate dump trucks and power/hand tools, remove debris, and adapt to emergency or adverse weather operations, including possible 12-hour shifts.

A valid driver’s license is required; a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• No minimum education or experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform demanding tasks.
• Ability to work extended hours or on weekends during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor assisting with installation and repair of drainage features.
• Flagger to safely direct traffic through work zones.
• Assists 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.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Manual labor

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Tools

Dump trucks

Power/hand tools

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.