Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033390)

State of South Carolina; Woodland Trailer Park (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform road and bridge maintenance tasks across the state highway system. You will operate a range of equipment, assist with traffic control, and serve as a flagger in work zones, with duties including vegetation management and pothole repair.

This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, potential extended hours, and the attainment of a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate small equipment such as brine sprayer, brush chipper, forklift, and other listed machinery.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones.
• Serve as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Perform manual labor in road and bridge maintenance tasks, including driveways, shoulders, ditches, and drainage structures.
• Operate powered tools including chain saws, weed eaters, drills, and impact wrenches for vegetation and maintenance work.
• Remove litter and debris from roadways and rights-of-way; assist with on-call after-hours emergencies.
• May require extended or 12-hour shifts and lifting heavy objects.

Skills

Traffic control

Manual labor

Operate heavy equipment

Tools

Forklift operation

Chain saw

Weed eater

Impact wrench

Job description

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 performing 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 hour’s 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.

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.