Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61032692)

Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance task as clearing of rights-of-way, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repair to bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Operates 5-yard standard dump truck, and flatbed trucks for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Operates standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway and rights -of-way. During growing season, cuts grass at the traffic circle and around shop yard, to include string trim around signs and fences/structures. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance. Maintains supply room issuing supplies as needed. Requests restocking supplies as necessary. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as outlined in equipment specifications. 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.