Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61036287)

Onsite$41,600 - $55,182/yrPosted 2 days ago

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Job details

Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $41,600 - $55,182/yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

Operates 5 yard standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, dirt, pipe, construction materials, and debris. Operates dump truck with snow plow and sand spreader or brine applicator during snow/ice operations. Operates small equipment such as brush chipper, roller, self contained sweeper tractor with broom, tractor with mower in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Performs manual labor in various maintenance operations such as clearing right-of-ways, tree removal, cleaning out drainage ditches, repair of shoulders of roadway, patch potholes, and paving drives. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump trucks, large roller, and skid steer in various maintenance operations. 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

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

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

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

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

What class driver's license do you possess?

Class A (CDL)
Class B (CDL)
SC Class C
SC Class D
Other State Driver's License
None

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

Job/Career Fair
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Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
Facebook or Twitter post
Internship
Newspaper Ad
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Trade Journal
Referred from Vocational Rehab
Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
Other

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Transportation-District 2 Address 510 W. Alexander Avenue

Greenwood, South Carolina, 29646 Phone864-889-8032

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About South Carolina Department of Transportation

South Carolina Department of Transportation

Abbeville County, South Carolina

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