Summary

This job involves operating small equipment like dump trucks and forklifts to haul materials and perform hands-on repairs on highways, such as fixing potholes, building drainage structures, and clearing right-of-ways.

Workers also help set up traffic controls, direct traffic as a flagger, and respond to emergencies or bad weather with possible long shifts.

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

Key Requirements

Valid motor vehicle operator’s license at hire
Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months
Ability to perform manual labor including bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working on rough terrain
Comfort operating small equipment like 5-yard dump trucks and forklifts
Availability for overtime, 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and emergency response during inclement weather
Experience or willingness to handle hand tools for repairs (e.g., shovel, pick, rake, asphalt lute)
Ability to work safely near traffic and in various weather conditions

Full Job Description

At Richland Maintenance, operates a 5 yard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris. Performs manual labor in the repairs of potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as a shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. Operates a forklift for loading and unloading material. Performs manual labor in the building of catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, and raised medians, laying pipes for driveways, and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-ways and repairing bridges. 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. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, 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 (61031924)

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