CDL-Ready Highway Maintenance Operator: Small Equipment

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate tools and equipment for drainage structure maintenance and to support field operations along highways and bridges.

The role includes setting up and directing traffic in work zones as a flagger, operating dump trucks, forklifts, and other equipment, handling snow/ice removal, and supporting emergency response and adverse weather shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• CDL Class A must be obtained within six (6) months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates powered tools and hand tools to perform maintenance activities related to drainage structures.
• Assists with placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone.
• Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in work zones.
• Operates small equipment such as a dump truck or forklift.
• Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals.
• Operates dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader for snow/ice removal.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Stamina / physical fitness

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate tools and equipment for drainage structure maintenance and to support field operations along highways and bridges.

The role includes setting up and directing traffic in work zones as a flagger, operating dump trucks, forklifts, and other equipment, handling snow/ice removal, and supporting emergency response and adverse weather shifts as needed.