CDL-Ready Highway Equipment Operator & Maintenance Tech

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to assist in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system under direct supervision.

You will operate dump trucks and other equipment, perform vegetation management, patch potholes, and help with drainage and signage. The role requires CDL within six months, a valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; extended hours may be required in bad weather.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• CDL Class A within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Operate dump trucks and flatbed trucks for hauling materials.
• Patch potholes, repair shoulders, and pave driveways.
• Flag traffic during road repairs to protect workers and the public.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and assist in emergency weather operations.
• Clean drainage ditches and manage vegetation around signage.

Skills

Traffic control

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Pre-trip inspections

Tools

Dump trucks

Flatbed trucks

Backhoes

Rollers

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to assist in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system under direct supervision.

You will operate dump trucks and other equipment, perform vegetation management, patch potholes, and help with drainage and signage. The role requires CDL within six months, a valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; extended hours may be required in bad weather.