CDL Roadway Maintenance Technician (On-Call)

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

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate and maintain medium-duty equipment and perform roadway maintenance tasks across districts. The role requires driving responsibilities and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include clearing rights-of-way, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, managing traffic during repairs, and assisting in emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or an approved equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain medium-duty equipment including tandem dump trucks, skid steer loaders, and other machinery.
• Perform roadway maintenance such as clearing rights-of-way, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, and base repairs.
• Flag traffic during road repairs to protect workers and the public.
• Assist in emergencies and inclement weather operations; may require hours outside normal schedule and 24-hour on-call availability.

Education

Six months related work experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate and maintain medium-duty equipment and perform roadway maintenance tasks across districts. The role requires driving responsibilities and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include clearing rights-of-way, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, managing traffic during repairs, and assisting in emergency responses.