Summary

This job involves operating small trucks and equipment to transport materials and perform hands-on repairs on highways, such as fixing potholes, building drainage structures, and clearing areas along roads.

Workers also help set up traffic controls and direct vehicles safely during maintenance.

It's a good fit for someone who is physically strong, comfortable with outdoor manual labor in all weather, and willing to work extra hours during emergencies.

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 working in rough terrain, near traffic, and in all weather conditions
Availability for overtime, extended shifts, nights, weekends, and emergencies
No minimum education or experience required

Full Job Description

At Richland Maintenance, operates 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed trucks for hauling materials such as asphalt limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, constructions materials and debris. Operates forklift for loading and unloading material. Repairs potholes and base surfaces failure of roadway using hand tools such as a shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. 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. Performs manual labor in building of catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, and raised medians, laying pipes for driveways, and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing rights-of-way and repairing bridges. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hours 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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