Highway Maintenance Worker - Equipment Operator

Overview

Operates a dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Operates a steel-wheel roller in the paving of driveways and patching of the roadway. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists in the installation of driveways; using hand tools, hand tamp, place aggregates, remove mailboxes and reinstall and help place large sections of pipe.

Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance task as clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairing bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Operates front-end loader in the loading of materials needed for maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Operates dump truck with snow plow attachment during emergency and inclement weather operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Operate a dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris.
• Operate a steel-wheel roller in the paving of driveways and patching of the roadway.
• Flag traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment.
• Assist in the installation of driveways; use hand tools, hand tamp, place aggregates, remove mailboxes and reinstall and help place large sections of pipe.
• Perform duties using manual labor in maintenance tasks such as clearing right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairing bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe.
• Operate a front-end loader to load materials needed for maintenance operations (e.g., earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate).
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, including potential extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Operate a dump truck with a snow plow attachment during emergency and inclement weather operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• 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.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position 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 50 lbs. This 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 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.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.