Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61035675) *RE-ADVERTISEMENT*

State of South Carolina; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate powered and hand tools for drainage maintenance, set up and manage traffic control zones, and act as a flagger to direct traffic safely. Role includes operating dump trucks, forklifts, and snowplow attachments as needed.

Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and working near traffic in varied weather. Some shifts may be extended or include overnight or weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered and hand tools for drainage maintenance.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices in maintenance work zones.
• Serve as flagger to safely direct and control traffic.
• Operate dump truck and forklift as needed.
• Snowplow attachment and sand spreader for snow/ice removal.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours.

Skills

Flagger operations

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Dump truck

Forklift

Snowplow attachment

Job description

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

Operates powered tools and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities associated with installation and maintenance of drainage structures. 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.

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.