Summary

This job involves hands-on work maintaining South Carolina's highways, such as repairing roads, clearing debris, and directing traffic around work sites.

Workers also operate small equipment like dump trucks and mowers, and help during emergencies or bad weather, which might mean long shifts.

It's a good fit for someone who enjoys outdoor physical labor, has a driver's license, and is willing to get a commercial 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 tasks like lifting 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and walking on rough terrain
Comfort working near moving traffic and in outdoor environmental hazards
Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and inclement weather work
No minimum education or experience required

Full Job Description

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 skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include regrading drainage ditches, installing driveways, or performing work on the roadway shoulder. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating small or medium duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Operates small duty equipment such as a Dump Truck, Roller <= 4 Tons, Tractor with Broom/Mower, Asphalt Kettle, Forklift, Brine Sprayer, etc. 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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