Summary

This job involves hands-on work maintaining highways in South Carolina, such as repairing drainage systems, operating trucks and machinery for road construction and vegetation control, and setting up safe work zones around traffic.

Workers also handle tasks like picking up litter and responding to emergencies or bad weather, often requiring physical effort and flexibility in hours.

It's a good fit for someone with basic experience in manual labor or equipment operation who is reliable, physically capable, and comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions.

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 including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
Comfort working near moving traffic and in environmental hazards
Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and inclement weather response

Full Job Description

Performs manual labor to assist with installing and repairing catch basins and other drainage structures and placing drainage pipes in Spartanburg County. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck or skid steer in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges in the state highway system. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as a tractor with large mower and powered tools. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control and Field Guide to warn motorists. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

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 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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