Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61031924)
State of South Carolina
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Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61035820)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 6
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$44,720 - $59,500
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating medium-sized equipment like dump trucks and mowers to maintain highways, including tasks such as repairing roads, clearing ditches, and handling traffic during work.
Workers also use tools for manual labor and must be ready for emergency responses, often in tough weather or outside regular hours.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance who is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable working outdoors near traffic.
Key Requirements
- Six months of related work experience or equivalent
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, and climbing
- Comfort working in rough terrain, all weather conditions, and near traffic
- Availability for extended hours, on-call duty, and emergency responses
Full Job Description
Operates and maintains medium duty equipment such as tandem dump trucks, skid steer, self-propelled belt loaders and tractor with large mower. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance as clearing of the right-of ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairs to bridges, paving driveways and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, motoring public and equipment. Operates 5 to 10 yard standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools including chain saws and pole saws and uses hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule. When crew is in an "on-call" status, employee is available 24 hours a day. Assists in the operation of backhoe, excavator, motor grader, slope mower, spreader, tractor with ditcher and front-end loader. Performs other related duties as assigned.Requirements
Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. 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.
Physical Requirement: 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
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 6 HR at 843-740-1665.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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