Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining highways by operating small equipment like mowers and trucks to manage vegetation, picking up litter and debris, and setting up safe work zones for traffic.

It also includes manual labor with tools and helping during emergencies or bad weather, often requiring long or night shifts.

It's a good fit for someone who is physically fit, enjoys outdoor work, and is willing to get a commercial driver's license.

Key Requirements

Valid motor vehicle operator's license
Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months
Ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and walking on rough terrain
Comfort working near moving traffic and in environmental hazards
Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, nights, and inclement weather
No minimum education or experience required

Full Job Description

Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using small equipment such as tractor with mower (<=10' wide), dump truck, and brush chipper. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control and Field Guide to warn motorists. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Performs skilled manual labor and operates powered tools such as chainsaws, rakes, and shovels in various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; includes being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts, day or night. 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 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.

Additional Information

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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.

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