Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61034730)

Responsibilities

• Operates a 5 yard truck to haul pipe, debris, signs and equipment to and from the job site.
• Picks up materials from vendor making sure all loose material is cleaned off truck and tarp is in place before operations.
• Performs preventative maintenance on truck and keeps record of the same.
• Drives defensively and in a courteous manner.
• Works with the crew when pulling shoulders and cleaning drainage ditches.
• Works with a shovel, bush axe, and sling blade to clean out ditches, open clogged pipes and cuts right of way at sight areas.
• Removes and erects mail boxes and signs as necessary and restores disturbed areas.
• Flags traffic in low and high volume areas as instructed.
• Assists crew in placing traffic control devices to warn motorists of road work ahead according to the SC MUTCD (SC Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
• Assists to operate motor grader to maintain shoulders, ditches and earth roads.
• Ensures preventative maintenance is performed and documented as required.
• Operates small to medium equipment during hazardous weather or emergency operations.
• Assists to operate a tandem truck to haul debris and equipment.

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, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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 departmental-related emergencies.
• Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Benefits

• State of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings