Bridge Maintenance & Heavy Equipment Operator

State of South Carolina; Cherokee Forest (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a general highway maintenance worker to perform a variety of tasks including operating heavy equipment and assisting in bridge maintenance across the state highway system.

Responsibilities include roadwork, setting up traffic control, and supporting emergency operations. A valid license is required, with CDL Class A to be attained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• CDL Class A within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Perform general highway maintenance duties and operate heavy equipment.
• Operate backhoe, mini excavator, lowboy, and other machinery as needed.
• Support construction, repair, and preservation of bridges on the state highway system.
• Place traffic control devices to establish safe maintenance work zones.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12‑hour shifts.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Bridge maintenance

Job description

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a general highway maintenance worker to perform a variety of tasks including operating heavy equipment and assisting in bridge maintenance across the state highway system.

Responsibilities include roadwork, setting up traffic control, and supporting emergency operations. A valid license is required, with CDL Class A to be attained within six months of placement.