Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61032164)

Full Job Description

Operates a standard dump truck hauling maintenance material for repairing shoulders, roadway, and drainage structures, cleaning ditches, pothole patching, etc.

Operates small equipment, such as a fork lift for loading and unloading supplies and materials, a roller less than 4 tons for rolling asphalt patches and driveways, a tractor with broom for sweeping roadways.

Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. 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 pipe, catch basins, and ditches with shovel, spreading materials by hand for pothole patching and shoulder repair, etc.

Picks up litter, debris and dead animals. Operates powered tools, such as a chain saw for removing downed trees and limbs and uses hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operation; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 Information

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.