Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61035669)

Responsibilities

• Pick up litter, debris, and dead animals from interstates, primary, and secondary routes in Lee County.
• Operate a Dump Truck and perform manual labor related to the construction, repair, and preservation of roads on the state highway system.
• Operate a Brush Chipper and perform manual labor for road construction, repair, and preservation.
• Perform vegetation management activities using powered hand tools.
• Assist with the placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones.
• Serve as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, including operating small equipment.
• May require availability for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement in the position.

Physical Demands

• Perform 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.
• 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 emergencies.
• Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Benefits

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Retirement and savings plan options (defined benefit and defined contribution plans).
• Voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan (South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program with 401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to employees of some state agencies).
• Additional benefits may include:
  • Dental, vision, term life insurance, and long-term disability.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Holiday leave.
  • Discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits may vary for employees in temporary, grant, or time-limited positions. Contact the hiring agency for details.