Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034027)

Responsibilities

• Assists in the placement of signs in accordance with the SCMUTCD.
• Assists in the placement of painted pavement markings for crosswalks, stop bars, railroad crossings etc.
• Performs duties inspecting/checking and maintaining barricades for traffic control operations for detours and road closures during maintenance operations.
• Flags traffic as necessary to direct traffic during maintenance operations such as detours, road repairs and road closures.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended work hours and/or 12-hour shifts.
• Picks up litter as needed from the Right-of-Way and operates dump truck as needed.

Requirements

• No minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position.
• Must attain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and exposure to natural environmental hazards.

Schedule

• May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week, especially during inclement weather.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
• Emergency and inclement weather operations may involve extended work hours and/or 12‑hour shifts.