Summary

This job involves hands-on work maintaining and repairing state highways and bridges in South Carolina, including operating heavy equipment like backhoes and trucks to fix roads, pour concrete, and handle drainage.

Workers also set up traffic controls and assist during emergencies or bad weather, often requiring long hours outdoors.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in construction or manual labor who is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable with machinery and varying weather conditions.

Key Requirements

One year 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 up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and walking on uneven terrain
Comfort working near traffic and in all weather conditions
Availability for overtime, 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and emergencies
Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment

Full Job Description

At Richland Maintenance, performs skilled manual labor and the operates a backhoe while performing in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, settlng forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; performs work on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, pavement markings, etc. Repairs 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 tandem hauling material to and away from jobsites. 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 Gulde to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment assigned equipment.

Requirements

One (1) year 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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