Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61036424)

State of South Carolina; Greenville (SC); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State of South Carolina, Department of Transportation, seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform road and vegetation upkeep and support traffic control operations in Greenville. The role involves using tools and basic equipment, following safety procedures, and responding to weather-related incidents.

Applicants must hold a valid motor vehicle operator's license and obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifikationen

• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Aufgaben

• Operate powered and hand tools to perform road and vegetation maintenance.
• Assist with traffic control devices to set up a safe maintenance work zone.
• Serve as a flagger to direct and manage traffic in work zones.
• Operate small equipment such as dump trucks and forklifts.
• Pick up litter, debris, and dead animals along roadways.
• Conduct snow removal using dump trucks with plows and sand spreaders.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; extended hours may be required.

Kenntnisse

Valid license to operate a vehicle

CDL Class A within 6 months

Jobbeschreibung

Operates powered tools and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities associated with tree and vegetation management. 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 highways 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.

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.