Highway Maintenance Worker - Equipment Operator

Job Responsibilities

Operates small equipment such as a brine sprayer, brush chipper, forklift, trailer mounted pipe washer, roller = 4 tons, snowplow, spreader, tractor with broom and tractor with mower = 10' wide; 10' batwing and a dump truck (single axle) for hauling materials and perf orming other related job tasks as assigned. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone.

Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include assisting performing work on driveways, shoulders, ditches, and drainage pipes/structures; assisting with the installation and repairing of traffic signs and pavement markings;

performing a variety of vegetation management activities; repairing potholes and base surface failures of roadway. Operates powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities, such as performing a variety of vegetation management activities (i.e. chain saws, weed eaters, drills, impact wrench, etc.). Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way and assists Supervisor with on-call for after hours emergencies as needed.

This position requires employee to lift heavy objects. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Operates small equipment such as a brine sprayer, brush chipper, forklift, trailer mounted pipe washer, roller = 4 tons, snowplow, spreader, tractor with broom and tractor with mower = 10' wide; 10' batwing and a dump truck (single axle) for hauling materials and perf orming other related job tasks as assigned. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone.

Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include assisting performing work on driveways, shoulders, ditches, and drainage pipes/structures; assisting with the installation and repairing of traffic signs and pavement markings;

performing a variety of vegetation management activities; repairing potholes and base surface failures of roadway. Operates powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities, such as performing a variety of vegetation management activities (i.e. chain saws, weed eaters, drills, impact wrench, etc.). Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way and assists Supervisor with on-call for after hours emergencies as needed.

This position requires employee to lift heavy objects. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.