Summary
This job involves operating heavy machinery to maintain highways, bridges, and roadside areas, including tasks like repairing pavement, clearing debris, and handling snow removal during bad weather.
Workers also set up safe work zones and perform routine equipment checks to keep everything running smoothly.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance who doesn't mind physical outdoor work, irregular hours, and being on call for emergencies.
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 lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, and climbing
- Comfort working in rough terrain, near traffic, and in environmental hazards
- Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and inclement weather response
Full Job Description
In conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance activities, performs skilled highway maintenance worker functions and operates heavy equipment such as: backhoe, front end loader and motor grader. These skilled maintenance functions include, but are not limited to: forming, pouring, and finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; performing work on shoulders and slopes, ditches, drainage structures, pavement markings, signs, bridges, vegetation management, driveway installations and repairs, litter/debris removal; asphalt and concrete pavement repairs. Performs a variety of other activities related to maintenance operations. Operates tandem and single axle dump trucks with trailers and lowboy truck and trailer for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Conducts safety inspection on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Monitors the preventative maintenance program of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to monitor equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life. Operates standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way. Assists in emergency and/or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 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
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.
