<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED.</p> <p>At Richland Maintenance, assists in the operation of heavy equipment (combination front-end loader and backhoe, asphalt distributer, etc.). Repairs potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. Operates a tri-axle 16 cu. yd. dump truck to haul hot mix from the asphalt plant to the paving machine in a safe manner. Hauls other materials as needed, such as limestone, dirt and soil to various locations. Performs daily inspections on equipment to ensure equipment is in top running order and fully functional to handle the job requirement. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipnment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Conducts and document pre-operation vehicle or equipment inspection. Operates sprayer, spraying tack ahead of paver in paving operations. Operates self-propelled steel wheel and pneumatic rollers to compact and solidify fill material. Operates front-end loader in the loading of materials needed for maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate.</p> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.</p> <p>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.</p>