Overview
Highway Maintenance Worker Equipment Operator Jobs in Florence, USA at State of South Carolina – Department of Transportation-District 1
Position: Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61035091)
Position Overview
At Richland Maintenance, the employee will perform various maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities
- Removal of litter, debris, and dead animal carcasses from roadway and right-of-way.
- Operate a 5 yard dump truck during assignments.
- Assist with placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone.
- Serve as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
- Assist in the operation of the pipe washer, washing debris from pipes and catch basins.
- Assist in the operation of the sweeper broom, sweeping debris and sand from curb, gutters, and medians.
- Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include availability for extended working hours or 12‑hour shifts.
- Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and submit reports to supervisor of work performed daily.
Qualifications
There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
Physical Demands
- 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.
- 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 normal 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.
Non-Discrimination Statement
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.
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Title: Highway Maintenance Worker Equipment Operator
Company: State of South Carolina – Department of Transportation-District 1
Location: Florence, USA
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