Summary

This job involves leading a team of inmates in outdoor maintenance tasks along highways, such as mowing grass, picking up litter, removing dead animals, and clearing vegetation, while following safety rules from both corrections and transportation departments.

The role includes driving inmates to work sites, setting up traffic controls, keeping records, and helping with emergency responses during bad weather.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in maintenance or construction who is reliable, physically fit, and comfortable working outdoors in tough conditions.

Key Requirements

Two years 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 lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
Experience operating medium or heavy-duty equipment
Availability for overtime, extended hours, 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and emergencies
Knowledge of traffic control setup per SCDOT guidelines

Full Job Description

At Richland Maintenance, leads/oversees a crew of inmates performing mowing, litter removal, dead animal removal, and right-of- way clearing. Abides by the rules and regulations of both the South carolina Department of Corrections and South carolina Departments of Transportation while servicing inmates. Operates a 8 passenger van transporting inmates from the correctional facility and all jobsites. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as a slope mower and powered hand tools. 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. Keeps a daily roster of inmates being supervised. Keeps accurate records of work locations and materials used for HMMS accountability. 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.

Requirements

Two (2) years 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 sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

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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