Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034417)
- Employment type
- Full time
- Specialization
- Heavy equipment operation
About the role
Posting number: 193047
Department: Department of Transportation-District 3
Job classification: Highway Maintenance Worker I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Public Works, Trades, Transportation, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades
Performs a variety of highway maintenance activities using small equipment such as operating a dump truck and road patching equipment. Performs skilled manual labor and operates tools such as chainsaws, rakes, and shovels in various phases of roadway maintenance. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. 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. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; includes being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts, day or night. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. 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.
Key skills
- CDL
Supplemental 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 .
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.