Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61036811)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Transportation, seeks a Maintenance Worker to assist with drainage installations and repairs, and to operate equipment as part of routine maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include traffic control in work zones, flagging, litter pickup, and pavement repair using proper techniques. A valid driver's license is required, with CDL Class A to be obtained within six months; extended hours may be needed in inclement weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must attain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on catch basins and drainage structures.
• Operate small equipment and power tools to complete maintenance tasks.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance zones.
• Serve as a flagger to safely direct traffic in work zones.
• Perform litter and debris pickup and general cleaning of site.
• Provide asphalt and concrete pavement repair and preservation using proper techniques.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Tools

Dump truck

Forklift

Brush chipper

Road roller

Job description

Performs manual labor to assist with the installation and repair of catch basins and other drainage structures and placement of drainage pipes. Operates small equipment such as a dump truck, forklift, brush chipper and roller to perform various maintenance activities. Assists with 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, power tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Performs construction, repair, and preservation to asphalt and concrete pavements using proper repair techniques. This work involves the use of hand or pneumatic-powered tools and compaction equipment. 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 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.

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.