Highway Maintenance Worker I: Small Equipment Operator (61034043) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

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

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks a Maintenance Worker to operate and maintain equipment and perform road maintenance duties across the district. The role involves manual labor, traffic flagging, and assisting in adverse weather conditions.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license; Class A CDL must be obtained within six months. The job requires lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in all weather, with occasional extended hours and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment such as tractor with mower and snow plow.
• Perform road maintenance tasks including ditch cleaning and pothole repairs.
• Flag traffic to protect workers and equipment.
• Assist in emergencies and inclement weather operations.
• Be available 24 hours a day in on-call status as required.

Skills

CDL license

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

**This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position
and do not need to re-apply**

Operates and maintains small equipment such as tractor with mower, brush chipper and snow plow used in various phases of road maintenance. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance duties as clearing of the right-of ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairs to bridges, paving driveways and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, motoring public and equipment. Operates 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools including chainsaws and pole saws and uses hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule. When crew is in an "on-call" status, employee is available 24 hours a day. 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.

Physical Requirement: The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

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.