Summary

This job involves operating medium-sized equipment like skid steers and dump trucks to maintain highways, including tasks such as clearing debris, managing roadside vegetation, and handling snow and ice removal during bad weather.

Workers also perform equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and traffic control to keep roads safe.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in outdoor manual labor who is reliable, physically fit, and comfortable working in all weather conditions, including extended shifts.

Key Requirements

Six months of related work experience or equivalent
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Attainment of 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
Willingness to work extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and outside normal schedule, especially during inclement weather
Capability to work near moving traffic and in environmental hazards

Full Job Description

Operates medium equipment such as skid steer and/or a tandem dump truck in conjunction and with highway maintenance operations. Performs debris pickup. Performs right of way vegetation management. This includes daily pre trip and post trip inspections on equipment. Operates small equipment such as brush chipper, chainsaw, dump truck, pole saw, snow plow, spreader, or tractor with mower. Assists in heavy equipment operation such as a backhoe. This includes daily pre trip and post trip inspections on equipment. Conducts daily preventative maintenance activities on all crew equipment to ensure that equipment is greased and lubricated, proper coolant and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leaks are present. Reports problems to shop for repair. Flags traffic for roadway maintenance. Sets up traffic control devices such as cones and signs. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency and/or inclement weather operations, including extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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