Summary

This job involves maintaining highways by operating heavy machinery like backhoes and excavators to manage vegetation, clear debris, and handle emergencies such as snow removal.

Workers also set up traffic controls and perform manual labor in outdoor settings, often in tough weather or near busy roads.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance who is physically fit, reliable for on-call shifts, and comfortable with large vehicles.

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 including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and walking on rough terrain
Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and on-call emergencies, especially during inclement weather
Knowledge of traffic control setup per SCDOT guidelines

Full Job Description

Performs general highway maintenance worker functions and operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe, excavator, and slope mower associated with vegetation management on State Rights-of-Way. Operates medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck and tractor with large mower for vegetation management and to load and haul materials needed for maintenance operations. Performs skilled manual labor in variety of vegetation management activities using powered hand tools in the maintenance of vegetation overgrowth. 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. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way, and assists Supervisor with on-call for after-hours emergencies as needed. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating equipment, such as a standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. May include being available for extended working 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

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 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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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