Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61035534)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate tools and equipment, set up traffic control, and assist in snow removal and emergency operations. The role includes flagging and working in variable weather conditions.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and obtain a Class A CDL within six months. A physical workload involves lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor work in various environments.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must obtain CDL Class A within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operates powered tools and hand tools to perform maintenance activities such as ditching.
• Assists with placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone.
• Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Operates small equipment including dump truck or forklift.
• Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals.
• Operates dump truck with snowplow and sand spreader to remove snow/ice from highways and bridges.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL Class A within 6 months

Physical stamina

Tools

Dump truck

Forklift

Snowplow

Traffic control devices

Job description

Job ResponsibilitiesOperates 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 RequirementsThere 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.Additional CommentsApplications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.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.