Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033890)

Job Responsibilities

Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as powered hand tools (i.e., chainsaws, weed eaters, and backpack herbicide sprayers, etc.) Performs manual labor to assist with installing and repairing catch basins and other drainage structures and placing drainage pipes. Assists with placing traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone.

Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance activities. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Operates small equipment such as dump truck, powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Operates a dump truck with snowplow and spreader. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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.

Additional Comments

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 864-241-1010

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.