Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034027)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a field worker to support traffic control and maintenance across the state's roadways. You will help with signs, pavement markings, barricades, and flagging to ensure safe traffic flow.

You may assist in emergencies and adverse weather, with possible extended hours or 12-hour shifts; lifting up to 50 lbs and operating a dump truck as needed. Training completion for CDL within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements.
• Special Requirement: A valid Class A CDL is required within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing signs in accordance with SCMUTCD.
• Assist in placing painted pavement markings for crosswalks, stop bars, etc.
• Inspect and maintain barricades for detours and road closures during maintenance operations.
• Flag traffic to direct traffic during detours, road repairs and closures.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Picks up litter from the Right-of-Way and may operate a dump truck as needed.

Skills

Traffic control

Sign placement

Pavement markings

Barricade inspection

Dump truck operation

Litter pickup

Education

Class A 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.