Highway Maintenance Worker I: Small Equipment Operator (61036254) Position Available In Jasper, South Carolina

Highway Maintenance Worker I:

Small Equipment Operator (61036254) State of South Carolina – 2.9 Jasper County, SC Job Details Full-time $41,600 – $49,920 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications CDL A Concrete forming Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Operates small motorized equipment on the Shoulder Crew, such as, but not limited to, dump truck, and self-contained sweeper in the maintenance of highways. Assists with repairs and/or installation of drainage structures, shoulder repairs, slope repairs and cleaning and grading of ditches. 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 duties using manual labor In such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-way, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying side line/cross line pipe, grading and setting forms, laying bricks/blocks, repairing and building, pouring/finishing concrete/cement for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, catch basins, etc. Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way. Operates and assists in clearing trees, branches and other debris from roadway using chainsaws, blowers, and pole saws. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12- our shifts. {Snow/Ice, Hurricanes, etc.). Performs other related duties as assigned. 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.

Physical Requirements:

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 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 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

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.