Dump Truck Operator & Traffic Control (CDL Required)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled dump truck driver for maintenance work across SC projects. You will haul materials such as asphalt and gravel and conduct vegetation management using powered tools and backpack sprayers.

The role includes coordinating traffic control in work zones and serving as a flagger to protect workers and the public. The position may require extended hours, nighttime shifts, and flexibility during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements.
• Requires valid motor vehicle operator’s license on entry.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and grasping.
• May require lifting up to 50 lbs and working near traffic and hazards.
• Overtime, nighttime, and weekend work may be required during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates a standard dump truck for hauling materials for SCDOT projects.
• Performs vegetation management with powered hand tools, chain saws, weed eaters, and backpack herbicide sprayers.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone per the SCDOT manual.
• Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in the work zone to protect workers and the public.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations; may include extended hours and 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Dump truck operation

Traffic control

Flagging

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled dump truck driver for maintenance work across SC projects. You will haul materials such as asphalt and gravel and conduct vegetation management using powered tools and backpack sprayers.

The role includes coordinating traffic control in work zones and serving as a flagger to protect workers and the public. The position may require extended hours, nighttime shifts, and flexibility during hazardous weather or emergencies.