Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034027)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Worker to assist in traffic safety operations across construction zones and during inclement weather. You will help place signs, paint pavement markings, flag traffic, inspect barricades, and support detour and road-closure activities.

There are no minimum training requirements; a valid driver's license is required at entry and a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the placement of signs in accordance with the SCMUTCD.
• Assists in the placement of painted pavement markings for crosswalks, stop bars, railroad crossings etc.
• Performs duties inspecting/checking and maintaining barricades for traffic control operations for detours and road closures during maintenance operations.
• Flags traffic as necessary to direct traffic during maintenance operations such as detours, road repairs and road closures.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended work hours and/or 12-hour shifts.
• Picks up litter as needed from the Right-of-Way and operates dump truck as needed.

Skills

CDL within 6 months

Job description

• Assists in the placement of signs in accordance with the SCMUTCD.
• Assists in the placement of painted pavement markings for crosswalks, stop bars, railroad crossings etc.
• Performs duties inspecting/checking and maintaining barricades for traffic control operations for detours and road closures during maintenance operations.
• Flags traffic as necessary to direct traffic during maintenance operations such as detours, road repairs and road closures.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended work hours and/or 12-hour shifts.
• Picks up litter as needed from the Right-of-Way and operates dump truck as needed.

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.