Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61036151)

Job Responsibilities

At Lee Maintenance, operates a dump truck and performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system.

Examples include grading and performs work on shoulders, ditches, etc.

Operates a trailer mounted pipe washer and performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of road on the state highway system.

Examples include grading and performs work on shoulders, ditches, etc. Performs manual labor and operates a delf-contained sweeper and a tractor with broom in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system.

Examples include grading and performs work on shoulders, ditches, etc. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.

Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as powered hand tools. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating small equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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 of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Additional Comments

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