Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61035055)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker for Richland Maintenance to perform vegetation management using a brush chipper and powered hand tools on SCDOT right-of-way. You will operate a dump truck hauling tools to and from job sites and help set up maintenance work zones with traffic control devices.

The role includes serving as a flagger, working alongside inmates on mowing, litter removal, dead animal removal and clearing rights-of-way, and assisting in

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class A must be obtained within 6 months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Uses brush chipper and powered hand tools for vegetation management on SCDOT right-of-way.
• Operates dump truck hauling tools to and from job site.
• Assists with placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones.
• Serves as a flagger to direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Works with inmates on mowing, litter removal, dead animal removal and right-of-way clearing.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Flagger

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Dump truck operation

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.