Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61035940)

Responsibilities

• Works with maintenance crew on shoulders and ditches; cleans pipe and pipe ends; removes and replaces mailboxes, posts, and highway signs.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic, protect workers, equipment, and the general public.
• Operates chain saw and various hand tools in the clearing of right of way along ditches and highways.
• Assists in the removal of snow, ice, and debris during inclement weather.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement in the position.

Physical Demands

• Involves 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/or other departmental-related emergencies.
• Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Retirement and savings plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Eligible employees may participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (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 insurance benefits: dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Other benefits may include tuition assistance, holiday leave, and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, with exceptions for those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.