Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033334)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Equipment Operator to perform a variety of road construction tasks. You will operate standard dump trucks and flatbed trucks to haul asphalt, limestone, dirt, and other materials, and you will help build drainage structures and repair road shoulders.

The role requires bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing for long periods; a valid driver's license is required on entry and a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required on entry.
• Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May require overtime, nighttime, and/or weekend work during hazardous weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate small equipment such as standard dump truck and flatbed trucks for hauling materials.
• Perform manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs and raised median, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures.
• Repair potholes and base surface using hand tools to level asphalt as needed.
• Flag traffic during road repairs to control flow and protect workers, public and equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Traffic control

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates small equipment such as standard dump truck and flatbed trucks for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs and raised median, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing rights-of-way. Repairs potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow to protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours.

Job Responsibilities

Operates small equipment such as standard dump truck and flatbed trucks for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs and raised median, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing rights-of-way. Repairs potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow to protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours.

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 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 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

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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.