Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034912)

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

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Department of Transportation, is seeking a maintenance worker to support road and bridge upkeep on the state highway system. The role involves operating heavy equipment, performing sign installation, vegetation management, and routine maintenance tasks on county projects.

Position may require extended hours, on-call support, and adherence to fleet safety policies. Training may occur with CDL requirements and physical tasks on varied terrain.

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• CDL Class A within six months of placement.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extended hours or on-call during emergencies may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Operate dump trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Clear right-of-way, install/maintain signs, vegetation management.
• Patch potholes and perform base repairs; pave driveways.
• Flag traffic to protect workers and the public.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and fleet safety compliance.
• Respond to emergencies and inclement weather operations.

Skills

Manual labor

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Sign installation

Tools

Dump truck operation

Backhoe operation

Chipper operation

Job description

Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. May operate standard motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways of the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities on a County Maintenance Special Project/Drainage/Vegetation Crew. 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 brush chipper, pneumatic (less than or equal to 4 tons) rollers, broom sweepers, trailer mounted pipe washers, and tractor with mower (less than or equal to 10’ wide) in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations, and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader or brine sprayer applicator for removal of snow and ice from highways and bridges.

Performs duties using manual labor in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-way; installing, repairing, and maintaining flat sheet signs, sign assemblies, and sign foundation; performing vegetation management to improve visibility of signage; cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders; patching potholes, making base repairs; and paving driveways. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and right-of-way. Assists in the operation of heavier equipment such as tandem-axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, belt loaders, tractor with ditcher, steel wheel rollers, specialized mowers, trailer mounted injection patcher, and backhoes with various levels of formal and informal instruction.

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 electric/gas powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations and supporting on-call personnel. May include being available for extended hours or extended shift operations. 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 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.

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.