Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61035055)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation in Columbia is seeking a maintenance worker to perform vegetation management on SCDOT right-of-way, operating a brush chipper and a dump truck to move tools to and from job sites.

There are no formal training requirements; a valid driver's license is required and a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months. Overtime and night shifts may occur during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate brush chipper and powered hand tools for vegetation management.
• Drive and haul tools with dump truck to and from job site.
• Set up and assist with traffic control devices in maintenance work zones.
• Act as a flagger to direct traffic safely in work zones.
• Work with inmates on mowing, litter removal, dead animal removal and right-of-way clearing.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Flagger duties

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Tools

Brush chipper

Dump truck

Powered hand tools

Job description

At Richland Maintenance, uses a brush chipper and powered hand tools during vegetation management activities on SCDOT right-of-way. Operates dump truck hauling tools to and from job site. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Works alongside inmates performing mowing, litter removal, dead animal removal and right-of-way clearing. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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.

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.

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.