Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033815)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to operate dump trucks, patching equipment, and paving tools while maintaining roadways and right-of-way. The role includes traffic control, weather response, and daily record-keeping for ongoing projects.

Candidate must have a valid operator's license and will be required to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and endure extended hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Must attain Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• No minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.

Responsibilities

• Operate 10-yard dump truck, forklift, and flatbed truck for hauling materials.
• Operate paving and patching equipment and perform repairs to base and pavement.
• Place traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones.
• Assist maintenance crews with routine tasks and record daily work details.
• Remove litter and debris from roadways and right-of-way; assist in weather-related operations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Record keeping

CDL required

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Operates 10-yard standard dump truck, forklift (tool carrier), and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris. Operates the AMZ patching machine, asphalt roller and kettle, power tools and hand tools for paving, patching repairs to base and pavement on roads, driveway, crossovers, turn lanes, parking areas, bridge approaches, etc., using hot plant mix, cold plant mix, and bituminous surfacing. Performs a variety of tasks for the Patching Crew related to maintenance operations, including, but not limited to, repairing potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools, hand tamp, placing aggregates, removing and installing mailboxes, cleaning, installing, replacing, and repairing storm drainage pipe and structures, repairing washouts and sinkholes, and clearing trees and obstructions from the right-of-way. Assists other maintenance crews, as needed, with other maintenance operations to complete routine maintenance work and maintenance plans. Places traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Flags traffic in work zones during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Assists in tracking and recording daily work performed, including specific accomplishment, work locations, equipment utilization, and quantity of materials used. Removes litter, debris, trees, and dead animals from road and right-of-way. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Operates both anti-icing and removal equipment (snowplows and sand and salt spreaders) during snow and ice responses on highways and bridges. Performs other related job duties as requested 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.