Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61035055)

Responsibilities

• uses a brush chipper and powered hand tools during vegetation management activities on SCDOT right-of-way.
• Operates dump truck hauling tools to and from job site.
• 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.
• Works alongside inmates performing mowing, litter removal, dead animal removal and right-of-way clearing.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• 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 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 other 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.