Bridge & Highway Maintenance Technician (CDL Eligible)

State of South Carolina; Cherokee Forest (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a general highway maintenance worker to perform bridge repair and related tasks on state routes. You will operate heavy equipment such as backhoes and excavators and assist in maintaining roads and bridges.

You must have at least 1 year of related experience, hold a valid driver's license, and obtain a Class A CDL within six months. Expect varying shifts, including potential 12-hour periods, and work in outdoor, traffic-adjacent

Qualifications

• 1 year of related work experience, or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform general highway maintenance and operate heavy equipment to repair bridges on the state highway system.
• Place traffic control devices and set up maintenance work zones per the manual and field guide.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Bridge maintenance

Physical stamina

Tools

Backhoe

Mini excavator

Skid steer

Job description

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a general highway maintenance worker to perform bridge repair and related tasks on state routes. You will operate heavy equipment such as backhoes and excavators and assist in maintaining roads and bridges.

You must have at least 1 year of related experience, hold a valid driver's license, and obtain a Class A CDL within six months. Expect varying shifts, including potential 12-hour periods, and work in outdoor, traffic-adjacent