Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033617)
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Apply to Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033617) at State of South CarolinaJob details
- Location
- Spartanburg County or Greenville
- Compensation
- $41,600 - $55,182/yr
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as a tractor with mower (<=10' wide), brush chipper, chainsaw, and powered tools. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium equipment, such as a tandem dump truck, in a variety activities associated with the repair and preservation of roads and bridges in the state highway system. 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. Performs manual labor to assist with installing and repairing catch basins and other drainage structures. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. 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.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Class A (CDL)
- Class B (CDL)
- SC Class C
- SC Class D
- Other State Driver's License
- None
- Job/Career Fair
- Referred by current SCDOT employee
- SCDOT presentation
- Sign or billboard
- Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
- Facebook or Twitter post
- Internship
- Newspaper Ad
- Radio Ad
- Television Ad
- Trade Journal
- Referred from Vocational Rehab
- Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
- Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
- Other
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Transportation-District 3 Address 252 S. Pleasantburg DriveGreenville, South Carolina, 29607 Phone864-239-6044