Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61034730)

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a dependable truck operator for Lexington Maintenance Pelion Section Shed. You will drive a 5 yard truck to haul pipes, debris, signs, and equipment between job sites, perform routine truck maintenance, document inspections, and assist in shoulder pulling and drainage work.

Responsibilities include setting traffic controls per SC MUTCD, operating a motor grader when needed, and assisting crew with open drainage and right-of-way clearing, with

Qualifications

• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required at entry.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 5 yard truck to haul pipe, debris, signs and equipment to and from job sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trucks and log records.
• Assist with pulling shoulders, cleaning drainage ditches, and operating a tandem truck as needed.
• Flag traffic and assist with traffic control devices per SC MUTCD.
• Operate motor grader and other small to medium equipment during weather or emergencies.
• Work with the crew to clean up work sites and restore disturbed areas.
• Lift and move materials, up to 50 lbs, and work near motor traffic and environmental hazards.

Job description

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. 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.

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.