Jobs in Germany

Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. May operate standard motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways or the movement of materials and supplies on a County Maintenance Special Project/Drainage/Vegetation Crew. Operates 5-yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris. Operates small equipment such as brush chipper, pneumatic (less than or equal to 4 tons) rollers, broom sweepers, trailer mounted pipe washers, and tractor with mower (less than or equal to 10’ wide) in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations, and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader or brine sprayer applicator for removal of snow and ice from highways and bridges.

• Performs duties using manual labor in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-way; installing, repairing, and maintaining flat sheet signs, sign assemblies, and sign foundations; performing vegetation management to improve visibility of signage; cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders; patching potholes, making base repairs; and paving driveways.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment.
• Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and right-of-way.
• Assists in the operation of heavier equipment such as tandem-axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, belt loaders, tractor with ditcher, steel wheel rollers, specialized mowers, trailer mounted injection patcher, and backhoes with various levels of formal and informal instruction.
• Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspections in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies, and procedures for fleet safety.
• Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance.
• Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations and supports on-call personnel. May be available for extended hours or extended shift operations.
• 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.
• Physical demands: 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. 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 departmental emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease.
• Working conditions: may be required to work outside of normal schedule and during inclement weather; exposure to outdoor environments and traffic.

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.