Summary

This job involves hands-on work maintaining and repairing state highways, bridges, and roads in South Carolina, including operating trucks and loaders to handle materials, fixing potholes, and setting up safe work zones around traffic.

It also covers emergency responses during bad weather with possible long shifts.

A good fit would be someone with basic experience in manual labor or construction who is physically fit, reliable in tough conditions, and eager to get a commercial driver's license.

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 up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and working on uneven terrain
Comfort working outdoors in all weather, near traffic, and with hazards like noise and grease
Availability for overtime, nights, weekends, and 12-hour shifts during emergencies or inclement weather
Knowledge of traffic control setup per SCDOT guidelines

Full Job Description

At Richland Maintenance, performs skilled manual labor and operates a tandem dump truck 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, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; performs work on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, pavement markings, etc. Operates a front--end loader hauling material to 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 Guide to warn motorists. 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. 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

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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