Posting number: 190938
Department: Department of Transportation-District 1
Job classification: Highway Maintenance Worker I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works, Trades, Maintenance, Construction Trades
At Kershaw Maintenance, assists with the installation and repair of traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices such as guardrails. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenace work zone, placing detour signs and operates arrow-board and message board. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Following guidelines stated in the SC Manual on Uniform Traffice Control. Operates small equipment, powered tools and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities such as vegetation management. Assists in operating rotary mower and a tractor mower in performing ground maintenance such as mowing grass around all SCDOT buildings and offices in Kershaw County. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, operating small equipment such as dump truck with snow plow and spreader, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
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 of this position involve 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. This position requires 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 of normal work 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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