CDL-Ready Highway Maintenance & Equipment Operator

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation in South Carolina is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of manual labor tasks on the state highway system. The role involves mowing, brush management, line-of-sight clearing, and operating medium equipment to support maintenance operations.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of related experience or an approved equivalence, and must obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months 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.
• The physical demands for the essential functions involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Examples include mowing, brush management, and clearing line of sight.
• Uses hand tools.
• Performs general highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck to load and haul materials needed for maintenance operations and tractor with large mower (>10' wide) for controlling vegetation growth.
• Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.
• Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way, and assists supervisor with on-call for after-hours emergencies, as needed.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation in South Carolina is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of manual labor tasks on the state highway system. The role involves mowing, brush management, line-of-sight clearing, and operating medium equipment to support maintenance operations.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of related experience or an approved equivalence, and must obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months.