Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61035534)

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

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to support ditching, traffic control setup, and vehicle operation across highway facilities. The role involves flagging in work zones, operating light and heavy equipment, and assisting in winter road maintenance.

Candidates must obtain a CDL within six months and may work extended hours during inclement weather. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and enduring exposure to traffic and outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required; Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered tools and hand tools for ditch maintenance tasks.
• Assist with placing traffic control devices and setting up a maintenance work zone.
• Serve as a flagger to safely direct traffic in work zones.
• Operate dump trucks and forklifts; remove litter, debris, and dead animals.
• Operate snow plow with spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges.
• Support emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Responsibilities
Operates powered tools and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities associated with ditching. 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. Operates small equipment such as a dump truck or forklift. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Operates standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highway and bridges. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities
Operates powered tools and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities associated with ditching. 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. Operates small equipment such as a dump truck or forklift. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Operates standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highway and bridges. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
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 (40 or older), disability or genetic information.