Summary
This job involves operating trucks and small machinery to maintain highways, such as hauling materials, digging ditches for drainage, and installing pipes, while also helping with traffic control and cleanup.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance who is physically fit, reliable in tough weather, and willing to get a commercial driver's license.
The role supports road safety and requires teamwork in outdoor settings, often during emergencies.
Key Requirements
- Six months of related work experience or equivalent
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- Attain 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 all weather conditions, rough terrain, and near traffic
- Availability for overtime, nights, weekends, and emergencies
Full Job Description
At Lexington Maintenance, operates a tandem dump truck, with or without trailer, for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, soil, dirt, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris. Assists to operate mini excavator and/or backhoe while working with the ditching crew to open sideline ditches to create positive drainage. Ensures preventive maintenance is performed and documented as required. Flags traffic in low and high volume areas as instructed. Assists crew in placing traffic control devices to warn motorists of road work ahead according to the SC MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). Works with crew in the installation of sideline, cross line and driveway pipe. Clean out ditch with shovel and level ditch line before placing pipe. Ensure pipe is laid to allow water to flow properly and that the pipe is sealed. Area should be dressed before leaving job site. Ensure all extra material and tools are picked up and placed back on the truck. Works as required or as necessary during hazardous weather or other emergencies to ensure the safety of the motoring public. May be required to work extended 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.