Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033390)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to support the upkeep of roads and bridges. You will operate a range of equipment, assist with traffic control in work zones, and perform manual labor to repair and preserve the state highway system.

The role requires handling heavy objects, working in variable conditions, and being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts as needed. CDL Class A must be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of lifting heavy objects and performing manual labor.
• Possession of a valid operator's license; CDL Class A required within six months.
• Ability to work in varying weather and traffic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as brine sprayer, brush chipper, forklift, pipe washer, rollers, snowplow, spreader, and tractors.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and setting up maintenance work zones.
• Serve as a flagger to direct and control traffic in work zones.
• Perform manual labor on roads and bridges; assist repair and preservation tasks.
• Install/repair traffic signs and pavement markings; vegetation management tasks.
• Repair potholes and base surface failures of roadways.
• Operate powered tools and hand tools for maintenance (chainsaws, weed eaters, drills, impact wrenches).
• Remove litter, debris, and dead animals; assist with after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Lift heavy objects; may work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Traffic control

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Education

Class A CDL within 6 months

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates small equipment such as a brine sprayer, brush chipper, forklift, trailer mounted pipe washer, roller = 4 tons, snowplow, spreader, tractor with broom and tractor with mower = 10' wide; 10' batwing and a dump truck (single axle) for hauling materials and perf orming other related job tasks as assigned. 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. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include assisting performing work on driveways, shoulders, ditches, and drainage pipes/structures; assisting with the installation and repairing of traffic signs and pavement markings; performing a variety of vegetation management activities; repairing potholes and base surface failures of roadway. Operates powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities, such as performing a variety of vegetation management activities (i.e. chain saws, weed eaters, drills, impact wrench, etc.). Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way and assists Supervisor with on-call for after hours emergencies as needed. This position requires employee to lift heavy objects. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Operates small equipment such as a brine sprayer, brush chipper, forklift, trailer mounted pipe washer, roller = 4 tons, snowplow, spreader, tractor with broom and tractor with mower = 10' wide; 10' batwing and a dump truck (single axle) for hauling materials and perf orming other related job tasks as assigned. 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. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include assisting performing work on driveways, shoulders, ditches, and drainage pipes/structures; assisting with the installation and repairing of traffic signs and pavement markings; performing a variety of vegetation management activities; repairing potholes and base surface failures of roadway. Operates powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities, such as performing a variety of vegetation management activities (i.e. chain saws, weed eaters, drills, impact wrench, etc.). Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way and assists Supervisor with on-call for after hours emergencies as needed. This position requires employee to lift heavy objects. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. 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 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.

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.