Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61034426)
Job details
- Location
- Georgetown County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $41,600 - $55,182/yr
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Replaces missing, outdated, and damaged signs, erects new signs as directed; Repairs damaged signs; installs and repairs pavement markers. Operates standard trucks hauling signs, barricades, paint, and sign poles to and from jobsite. Provides traffic control support for major projects involving primary roads and highly sensitive work areas with large traffic volumes. Flags traffic during road repairs. Assists in the placement of pavement markings such as stop bars, arrows, cross walks, railroad crossing or thermoplastic according to state specifications. Operates small equipment such as auger, and other tools, installing signs on the right-of-way and barcode all signs in the County. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.
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 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.
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 5O 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
A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
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
- SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce
- Job Fair
- Internal Posting
- Media
- SC ETV Web Site
- State Jobs Web Site
- Other Web Site
- SC Broadcaster's Association
- SC ETV Endowment
- Other
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Transportation-District 5 Address 3018 East Palmetto StreetFlorence, South Carolina, 29506 Phone843-661-4710