Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034426)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

This position handles replacing outdated or damaged signs, erecting new signs as directed, and installing pavement markings according to state specs. It includes operating trucks to haul signs, barricades, and related equipment, with traffic control duties on busy road projects.

A valid driver’s license is required, and a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months. Overtime, night, and weekend work may be necessary during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.

Responsibilities

• Replaces missing, outdated, and damaged signs, erects new signs as directed; Repairs damaged signs; installs and repairs pavement markers.
• Operates standard trucks hauling signs, barricades, paint, and sign poles to and from jobsite.
• Provides traffic control support for major projects involving primary roads and highly sensitive work areas with large traffic volumes.
• Flags traffic during road repairs.
• Assists in the placement of pavement markings according to state specifications.
• Operates small equipment such as auger, and other tools, installing signs on the right-of-way and barcode all signs in the County.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

Replaces missing, outdated, and damaged signs, erects new signs as directed; Repairs damaged signs; installs and repairs pavement markers. Operates standard trucks hauling signs, barricades, paint, and sign poles to and from jobsite. Provides traffic control support for major projects involving primary roads and highly sensitive work areas with large traffic volumes. Flags traffic during road repairs. Assists in the placement of pavement markings such as stop bars, arrows, cross walks, railroad crossing or thermoplastic according to state specifications. Operates small equipment such as auger, and other tools, installing signs on the right-of-way and barcode all signs in the County. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

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 5O 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 based on 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.