Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033712)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring for a position involving manual labor to assist with installing signs, placing pavement markings, and picking up litter in the Right-of-Ways. The role may require extended hours and 12-hour shifts during inclement weather.

No formal training is required, but a valid driver’s license is required on entry and a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license on entry.
• CDL Class A must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing signs using manual labor.
• Assist in placement of pavement markings.
• Pick up litter from the Right-of-Ways.
• Operate small equipment such as a dump truck.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Manual labor

Lifting 50 lbs

Mobility

Tools

Dump Truck

CDL

Job description

Assists in the installation of signs using manual labor. Assists in the placement of pavement markings. Picks up litter as needed from the Right-of-Ways. Operates small equipment such as a dump truck as needed. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

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.

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.

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.

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