Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034417)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a highway maintenance worker to perform a variety of maintenance tasks using small equipment, a dump truck, and road patching gear. The job involves manual labor outdoors and coordination of traffic control in work zones.

No formal education is required; a valid operator’s license is required, with Class A CDL to be obtained within six months. The role may require extended hours or 12‑hour shifts, day or night, and physical readiness to

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience required.
• Requires a valid operator's license.
• Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance using small equipment and trucks.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices for work zones.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include extended hours.
• Engage in varied physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Tools

Dump truck

Road patching equipment

Chainsaws

Rakes

Shovels

Job description

Performs a variety of highway maintenance activities using small equipment such as operating a dump truck and road patching equipment. Performs skilled manual labor and operates tools such as chainsaws, rakes, and shovels in various phases of roadway maintenance. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; includes being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts, day or night. 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.

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.