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Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61032907) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

@ State of South Carolina
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Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
$42k-$54k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:operate equipment, perform maintenance, set traffic
Requirements Summary:Operate small equipment, perform vegetation management, traffic control setup, and litter pickup. CDL required within 6 months; valid driver's license; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; may work extended hours.
Technical Tools Mentioned:tractor with mower, dump truck, brush chipper, chainsaws
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About the Department

**THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY.  YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED.**

Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using small equipment such as tractor with mower (<=10' wide), dump truck, and brush chipper.  Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control and Field Guide to warn motorists.  Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals.  Performs skilled manual labor and operates powered tools such as chainsaws, rakes, and shovels in various phases of roadway maintenance.  Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; includes being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts, day or night.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Duties

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.  Necessary Special Requirement: 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 involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Other Qualifications

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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.