SHEP Responder I (61036235)

Travels assigned routes, assisting stranded motorists with vehicle services such as fuel, water, tire changes, jump starts, etc. Travels assigned routes, assisting emergency response agencies during incidents. Clears travel lanes of disabled vehicles and debris and assists with emergency traffic control. Records incident response activities at incident scenes, and communicates this information, as needed, to the Traffic Management Center (TMC) dispatcher. Inputs all recorded data daily. Assists in the cleaning and maintaining of incident response vehicles and facilities as directed. Performs other related duties as assigned. A high school diploma and six (6) months of related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: Employee must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

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 60 lbs. This position requires corrected 20/20 vision. 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 and noise on a daily basis. Work environment is generally in a truck and in close proximity to heavy and fast-moving traffic. 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.