Highway Maintenance Worker I- Small Equipment Operator (61033673)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a maintenance worker to operate dump trucks and heavy equipment for highway and bridge maintenance. You will assist with traffic control and flagging to ensure safe work zones, and perform manual labor for repair and preservation of roads and bridges.

Responsibilities include operating snow removal gear and collaborating with crews in various weather conditions. A valid license is required, with CDL Class A to be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• CDL Class A must be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5 yard standard dump truck and other heavy equipment as part of highway/bridge maintenance operations.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and serve as a flagger to direct traffic.
• Perform manual labor related to repair and preservation of state highway roads and bridges.
• Work with snow plow attachments, brine sprayers, and other snow/ice removal equipment.

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Job description

Operates 5 yard standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, and other materials and debris. Operates small equipment such as brush chipper, 4 ton roller, self contained sweeper tractor with broom, 10' tractor with mower in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader or brine sprayer for removal of snow and ice from highways. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with repair and preservation of state highway roads and bridges. Operates heavier equipment such as front end loaders, tractor with ditcher, boom mowers and backhoes. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Performs other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

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.

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.