Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034426)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a sign maintenance and installation worker to replace and repair traffic signs and pavement markers. You will operate trucks, assist with traffic control, and support emergency or weather-related operations on major road projects.

Applicants must hold a valid driver's license and obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement. Lift requirements and potential long shifts are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Class A CDL required within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May require extended hours and 12-hour shifts in hazardous weather or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Replace missing, outdated, and damaged signs and erect new signs as directed.
• Repairs to damaged signs and pavement markers; install and repair signs on the right-of-way.
• Operate trucks moving signs, barricades, paint, and sign poles to and from job sites; provide traffic control support on major projects.
• Assist with emergency operations and inclement weather response, including possible overtime or night shifts.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL within 6 months

Physical stamina

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Replaces missing, outdated, and damaged signs, erects new signs as directed; Repairs damaged signs; installs and repairs pavement markers.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.