Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61035406) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking workers to perform vegetation management and maintenance across the state highway system. You will operate equipment, assist with drainage projects, and help set up safe work zones with traffic control.

The role involves manual labor, possible long shifts, and emergency response duties; a valid license is required, with CDL required within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Attainment of a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Ability to perform demanding physical tasks and work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform vegetation management using equipment (tractor, mower, chainsaw, powered tools).
• Repair and preserve roads and bridges in the state highway system.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices for safe maintenance work zones.
• Assist in installing drainage structures and catch basins; pick up litter and debris.
• Support in emergency/weather events; may require extended or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Vegetation management

Traffic control

Manual labor

Emergency operations

Tools

Driver's license

CDL within 6 months

Job description

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED.

Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as a tractor with mower (<=10' wide), brush chipper, chainsaw, and powered tools. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium equipment, such as a tandem dump truck, in a variety activities associated with the repair and preservation of roads and bridges in the state highway system. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control and Field Guide to warn motorists. Performs manual labor to assist with installing and repairing catch basins and other drainage structures. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; includes being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts, day or night. 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.

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 (or older), disability or genetic information.