Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61036768)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support road maintenance across the state. The role involves operating light and heavy equipment, assisting with repairs, and ensuring safety in work zones under supervision.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and CDL within six months, with the physical ability to perform demanding tasks outdoors in varying weather conditions. Shift variability and emergency duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must attain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate small equipment such as a dump truck, forklift, tractor with broom, and roller under 4 tons for road repairs.
• Use powered tools like a chain saw and hand tools for pothole patching and pipe cleaning.
• Assist with setting up maintenance work zones and traffic control devices per SCDOT manuals.
• Serve as flagger to safely direct traffic in work zones.
• Perform manual labor (cutting bushes, cleaning pipes, shoulder repair, litter pickup).
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations (load sand and salt, remove debris, place signs).
• May work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Physical endurance

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates small equipment, such as a standard dump truck for hauling materials and equipment for various road repairs, a forklift for loading and unloading materials and supplies, a tractor with broom for sweeping roadways, and a roller < 4 tons for rolling asphalt patches and driveways. Operates powered tools, such as a chain saw for removing downed trees and limbs from highway right of way, etc., and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities such as patching potholes, cleaning out driveway pipes, etc. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Performs manual labor, such as cutting bushes with a bush ax, cleaning pipes, catch basins, and ditches with a shovel, spreading materials by hand for pothole patching and shoulder repair, etc., in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roadways. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations to include, loading and unloading sand and salt during snow and ice season, removing debris from highway right of way, and placing signs on roadways during emergency situations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Operates small equipment, such as a standard dump truck for hauling materials and equipment for various road repairs, a forklift for loading and unloading materials and supplies, a tractor with broom for sweeping roadways, and a roller < 4 tons for rolling asphalt patches and driveways. Operates powered tools, such as a chain saw for removing downed trees and limbs from highway right of way, etc., and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities such as patching potholes, cleaning out driveway pipes, etc. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Performs manual labor, such as cutting bushes with a bush ax, cleaning pipes, catch basins, and ditches with a shovel, spreading materials by hand for pothole patching and shoulder repair, etc., in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roadways. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations to include, loading and unloading sand and salt during snow and ice season, removing debris from highway right of way, and placing signs on roadways during emergency situations; 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 of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Additional Comments

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.