Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61031903)
- Employment type
- Full time
- Specialization
- Heavy equipment operation
About the role
Posting number: 192390
Department: Department of Transportation-District 5
Job classification: Highway Maintenance Worker I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades
Operates small equipment such as a standard dump truck.
Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone.
Performs manual labor repairing roads and bridges within the state system.
Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.
Responsibilities
There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. 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 and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal scheduled work week, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.
Key skills
- CDL
Supplemental information
A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.