Summary

This job involves operating small equipment like dump trucks and forklifts to maintain highways, including hauling materials, clearing areas, repairing roads and bridges, and setting up traffic controls.

Workers also perform manual labor in various weather conditions and may need to respond to emergencies with extended shifts.

It's a good fit for someone who is physically fit, enjoys hands-on 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 lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, and climbing
Comfort walking on rough terrain and working near traffic
Availability for overtime, nights, weekends, and 12-hour shifts during emergencies or bad weather
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment

Full Job Description

At Richland Maintenance, operates dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe construction materials and debris. Performs manual labor in clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, making base repairs, repairs to bridges, paving driveways and laying sideline/crossline pipe. Assists with the 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 a forklift loading and unloading on worksite. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as outlined in equipment specifications. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or 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.

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Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61035128)

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