Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033894)

State of South Carolina; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate heavy equipment and support highway and bridge upkeep. The role involves assisting with traffic control and performing essential maintenance tasks along roadways.

Applicants must hold a valid driver's license and, within six months, obtain a Class A CDL. Lifting up to 50 lbs, and readiness to work outside normal hours or on extended shifts during emergencies, are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment used in highway maintenance.
• Experience with traffic control devices and flagging.
• Willingness to perform manual labor in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks and tractors for highway/bridge maintenance.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and flagging to protect workers.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and basic vehicle/tool maintenance.
• Support emergency operations and extended shifts during inclement weather.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Job description

Operates small equipment such as self-contained sweeper, tractor with broom, and tractor with ten-foot mower in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations, and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader or brine sprayer applicator for removal of snow and ice from highways and bridges. Operates 5-yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of state highway roads and bridges. Assists with placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way. Operates heavier equipment such as a tractor with a 15-foot mower and combination tractor with side mounted mower. Operates and maintains small equipment, power tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of highway and bridge maintenance activities. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies, and procedures for fleet safety. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended 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.

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.