Highway Maintenance Worker - Equipment Operator

Performs manual labor to assist with installing and repairing catch basins and other drainage structures and placing drainage pipes. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of bridges. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as powered hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, and backpack herbicide sprayers. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals.

Assists with placing traffic control devices to properly up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in these maintenance activities. Performs construction, repair, and preservation of asphalt and concrete pavements using proper repair techniques. This work involves using hand or pneumatic-powered tools and compaction equipment. Assists with installing and repairing traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices such as guardrails.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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.

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• telecommuting
• flexible work schedules

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.