Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on work maintaining state highways in South Carolina, including operating medium-sized equipment like loaders and dump trucks to repair roads, clear ditches, and handle drainage.

Workers also set up safety zones to protect against traffic and assist during emergencies or bad weather, often requiring long or unusual shifts.

It's a good fit for someone physically strong who enjoys outdoor labor and has basic experience with vehicles or construction equipment.

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 perform physical tasks like lifting 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and walking on rough terrain
Comfort working outdoors in all weather, near traffic, and with hazards like noise and grease
Availability for overtime, 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and emergencies

Full Job Description

At Kershaw Maintenance, performs skilled manual labor and operates medium duty equipment such as a belt loader in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system. Performing work on shoulders, ditches and drainage structures. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium duty equipment such as tandum dump truck. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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.

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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