Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033401)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate small equipment (dump truck, tractor with mower) and use powered and hand tools for road and bridge upkeep on the state highway system.

The role includes installing drainage, maintaining road shoulders, flagging in work zones, and supporting emergency and weather operations. It requires lifting up to 50 lbs and may involve extended hours or shifts in inclement weather.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• 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 include lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate small equipment such as a dump truck and tractor with mower for maintenance tasks.
• Use powered tools and hand tools for road and bridge maintenance on the state highway system.
• Assist with traffic control devices and flagging in maintenance work zones.
• Support emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12‑hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates small equipment such as a dump truck and tractor with mower. Uses powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities. Performs skilled 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 regrading drainage ditches, installing driveways, or performing work on the roadway shoulder. 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. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. 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 dump truck and tractor with mower. Uses powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities. Performs skilled 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 regrading drainage ditches, installing driveways, or performing work on the roadway shoulder. 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. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. 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 of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

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.