Summary
This job involves operating heavy machinery like backhoes and trucks to maintain highways, repair potholes, install pipes, and handle roadside vegetation in South Carolina.
Workers also manage traffic safety during repairs and respond to emergencies or bad weather, often working long shifts outdoors.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or equipment operation who is physically fit and comfortable working in tough conditions.
Key Requirements
- One year of related work experience or equivalent
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license upon hire
- 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 all weather conditions
- Availability for overtime, nights, weekends, and 12-hour shifts during emergencies or inclement weather
Full Job Description
At Lexington Maintenance, operates backhoe in a safe and efficient manner. Ensures proper preventative maintenance is done in accordance with SCDOT Fleet Safety and manufactures operation manual. Patches pot holes by cutting out area, adding tac and asphalt, then tamping for a good seal. Paves driveways and turning lanes using good techniques. Uses shovel and other hand tools to ensure area is level and all loose material has been removed. Assists with the installation of driveways with and without pipe maintaining proper grade. Levels bed of ditch to lay pipe using a shovel. Ensures all joints of pipe are tight, level and to specifications. Flags traffic in low and high volume areas as instructed. Assists crews in placing traffic control devices to warn motorists of road work ahead according to SC MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). Operates motor grader pulling shoulders. Operates a 5 yard, 8 yard and/or a tandem truck to haul pipe, debris, signs, and equipment to and from the job site. Picks up materials from the vendor making sure all loose material is cleaned off of the truck and tarp is placed before operation begins. Performs preventive maintenance on the truck and keeps record of the same. Cuts site areas by hand using axe, chain saw and sling blade. Cut trees that are blocking the view or dead and hazardous to the public. Trims limbs overhanging the roadway. Assists with emergencies and inclement weather operations, may include working extended hours (12 hour shifts) Operates heavy equipment during hazardous weather
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 upon entry to the position. 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.
