SHEP Responder I (61034405)

Responsibilities

• Respond to traffic incidents and assist emergency responders by implementing required traffic control and other associated tasks
• Travel assigned routes, assisting emergency response agencies during incidents, clearing travel lanes of disabled vehicles and debris
• Know and utilize all detour routes in District 4 off of I-77 and I-85
• Aid stranded motorists on assigned routes in a courteous manner and according to stated policies of SCDOT
• Clear travel lanes to keep stranded motorists as safe as possible
• Assist the Traffic Management Center (TMC) District 4 by providing updated field information on traffic conditions and incidents
• Correspond with TMC during active incidents, lane closures, weather events, etc.
• Operate power tools and assorted hand tools
• Operate various equipment to include small engine air compressors, jumper cables and mat jacks
• Maintain assigned equipment to include keeping vehicles clean both inside and out
• Record activities for reporting purposes
• Fill out various reports including waiver for push/pull, transportation of individuals and major incident reports
• Perform duties as required in emergency situations and/or during adverse weather (hurricane, flooding, ice/snow)
• May be required to respond to assignments in other districts as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma and six (6) months of related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
• Physical demands involve 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 60 lbs
• Requires corrected 20/20 vision
• 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 and noise on a daily basis
• Work environment is generally in a truck and in close proximity to heavy and fast-moving traffic