Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034766)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, through its Department of Transportation, seeks a skilled equipment operator to support highway and bridge maintenance. You will operate dump trucks and other heavy equipment, perform pre-trip inspections, and assist in creating safe work zones.

This role requires a valid driver's license and, within six months, a Class A CDL. You will work outdoors, lift up to 50 lbs, and may work extended hours or shifts during weather events.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• CDL Class A to be obtained within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5-yard standard dump and flatbed trucks for hauling materials.
• Assist with traffic control devices and act as a flagger in work zones.
• Conduct pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspections according to policies.
• Perform maintenance-related tasks and operate power/hand tools as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Pre-trip inspection

Manual labor

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

Operates 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Operates small equipment such as pneumatic rollers, asphalt kettle, and sweepers in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations, and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader for removal of snow and ice from highways and bridges. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of state highway roads and bridges. Assists with placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way. Operates heavier equipment such as front-end loaders, belt loaders, tractor with ditcher, specialized mowers, trailer mounted injection patcher and backhoes. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment /vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety. Operates and maintains power tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of highway and bridge maintenance activities. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.