Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61035373)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for Richland Maintenance to operate dump and flatbed trucks, perform manual labor, and assist in maintenance and drainage projects. The role includes flagging in work zones and potential overtime during emergencies or inclement weather.

Candidates must hold a valid operator’s license and will be required to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks and flatbed trucks for hauling materials.
• Repair potholes and base surfaces with hand tools.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and flagging in work zones.
• Perform manual labor (concrete work, drainage, curbs, pipes) and support drainage structures.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations and may require extended hours.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Traffic control

Forklift operation

Truck operation

Tools

Forklift

Job description

At Richland Maintenance, operates 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed trucks for hauling materials such as asphalt limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, constructions materials and debris. Operates forklift for loading and unloading material. Repairs potholes and base surfaces failure of roadway using hand tools such as a shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. 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. Performs manual labor in building of catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, and raised medians, laying pipes for driveways, and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing rights-of-way and repairing bridges. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hours 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.

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.