Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034555)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a versatile laborer to perform field maintenance across drainage, bridges, and pavement projects. You will operate hand tools, assist with traffic control, and participate in vegetation management while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a valid driver's license with the potential to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. Expect variable hours, including overtime or 12-hour shifts during inclement weather and emergencies.

Formación

• No minimum training or experience required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

Responsabilidades

• Install and repair drainage structures (catch basins) and drainage pipes.
• Assist with construction, repair, and preservation of bridges and pavements.
• Perform vegetation management with powered hand tools.
• Assist in placing traffic control devices and act as flagger as needed.
• Work in emergency/inclement weather; may involve extended shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Conocimientos

Manual labor

Traffic control

Safety procedures

Herramientas

Chain saw

Weed eater

Backpack sprayer

Pneumatic tools

Compaction equipment

Descripción del empleo

Performs manual labor to assist with installing and repairing catch basins and other drainage structures and placing drainage pipes. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of bridges. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as powered hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, and backpack herbicide sprayers. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists with placing traffic control devices to properly up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in these maintenance activities. Performs construction, repair, and preservation of asphalt and concrete pavements using proper repair techniques. This work involves using hand or pneumatic-powered tools and compaction equipment. Assists with installing and repairing traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices such as guardrails. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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.