Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61034730)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a hands-on equipment operator at Lexington Maintenance Pelion Section Shed in South Carolina. You will drive a 5 yard truck to haul materials, perform routine maintenance, and support crews with drainage and shoulder work.

Defensive driving and safety compliance are essential for daily operations. You must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement and be prepared for outdoor duties, variable hours, and potential overtime during

Qualifications

• Requires valid CDL Class A license within six months of placement.
• Must hold a motor vehicle operator’s license at entry.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 5 yard truck to haul pipe, debris, signs and equipment to and from the job site.
• Perform preventative maintenance on truck and keep maintenance records.
• Assist with drainage ditch cleaning, right‑of‑way clearing, and setting up traffic control devices.
• Operate motor grader for shoulders and earth roads as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Operator's license

Physical stamina

Defensive driving

Tools

Tandem truck

Motor grader

Shovel/bush axe

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Lexington Maintenance Pelion Section Shed, operates a 5 yard truck to haul pipe, debris, signs and equipment to and from the job site. Picks up materials from vendor making sure all loose material is cleaned off truck and tarp is in place before operations. Performs preventative maintenance on truck and keeps record of the same. Drives defensively and in a courteous manner. Works with the crew when pulling shoulders and cleaning drainage ditches. Works with a shovel, bush axe, and sling blade to clean out ditches, open clogged pipes and cuts right of way at sight areas. Removes and erects mail boxes and signs as necessary and restores disturbed areas. Flags traffic in low and high volume areas as instructed. Assists crew in placing traffic control devices to warn motorists of road work ahead according to the SC MUTCD (SC Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). Assists to operate motor grader to maintain shoulders, ditches and earth roads. Ensures preventative maintenance is performed and documented as required. Operates small to medium equipment during hazardous weather or emergency operations. Assists to operate a tandem truck to haul debris and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

At Lexington Maintenance Pelion Section Shed, operates a 5 yard truck to haul pipe, debris, signs and equipment to and from the job site. Picks up materials from vendor making sure all loose material is cleaned off truck and tarp is in place before operations. Performs preventative maintenance on truck and keeps record of the same. Drives defensively and in a courteous manner. Works with the crew when pulling shoulders and cleaning drainage ditches. Works with a shovel, bush axe, and sling blade to clean out ditches, open clogged pipes and cuts right of way at sight areas. Removes and erects mail boxes and signs as necessary and restores disturbed areas. Flags traffic in low and high volume areas as instructed. Assists crew in placing traffic control devices to warn motorists of road work ahead according to the SC MUTCD (SC Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). Assists to operate motor grader to maintain shoulders, ditches and earth roads. Ensures preventative maintenance is performed and documented as required. Operates small to medium equipment during hazardous weather or emergency operations. Assists to operate a tandem truck to haul debris and equipment.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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 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.

Additional Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies. 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.