Summary

This entry-level job involves hands-on outdoor work maintaining highways, such as repairing drainage systems, pavements, bridges, and signs, while also managing vegetation and controlling traffic during repairs.

Workers will perform physical tasks like lifting, operating small tools, and responding to emergencies or bad weather, often in tough conditions near traffic.

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

Key Requirements

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

Full Job Description

Performs manual labor to assist with installing and repairing catch basins and other drainage structures and placing drainage pipes. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of bridges. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as powered hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, and backpack herbicide sprayers. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists with placing traffic control devices to properly up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in these maintenance activities. Performs construction, repair, and preservation of asphalt and concrete pavements using proper repair techniques. This work involves using hand or pneumatic-powered tools and compaction equipment. Assists with installing and repairing traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices such as guardrails. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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 864-241-1010.

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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