CDL-A Highway Maintenance Driver

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate a standard dump truck and perform related labor tasks in highway maintenance. The role involves hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, and debris, and assisting with traffic control in work zones.

Applicants must hold a valid license and may need to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. The job may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts and physical work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Requires valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• CDL Class A within 6 months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates a standard dump truck for hauling materials.
• Performs manual labor clearing rights-of-way and shoulder/ditching repairs.
• Assists with placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance zones.
• Acts as flagger to direct traffic in maintenance zones.
• Performs pre-trip inspections of equipment per fleet safety rules.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Class A CDL

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate a standard dump truck and perform related labor tasks in highway maintenance. The role involves hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, and debris, and assisting with traffic control in work zones.

Applicants must hold a valid license and may need to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. The job may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts and physical work in varied weather conditions.