CDL-Ready Roadway Maintenance Operator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker to assist with drainage installations and repairs, operate power tools and medium‑duty equipment, and support road and bridge maintenance in the state highway system.

This role involves heavy physical labor and exposure to varying weather conditions. Six months of related experience or equivalent, plus a valid driver’s license and the goal of obtaining a Class A CDL within six months are required.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license; Class A CDL within six months.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair catch basins and drainage structures.
• Operate power tools and medium‑duty equipment.
• Maintain roads and bridges within the state highway system.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices and work zones.
• Assist in emergency weather operations and extended shifts as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

The State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker to assist with drainage installations and repairs, operate power tools and medium‑duty equipment, and support road and bridge maintenance in the state highway system.

This role involves heavy physical labor and exposure to varying weather conditions. Six months of related experience or equivalent, plus a valid driver’s license and the goal of obtaining a Class A CDL within six months are required.