Heavy Equipment Operator & Signage Specialist

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 Heavy Equipment Operator for Lexington Maintenance. The role includes operating a backhoe, erecting traffic signs, and performing daily sign maintenance on SC roadways.

You will log daily work, arrange traffic control for closures, and ensure SCMUTD compliance while maintaining sign stock and equipment readiness in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Requires a valid Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe or heavy equipment as needed.
• Erect and replace traffic control signs per SCMUTD.
• Keep detailed daily records on log sheets or I-pad.
• Set up traffic control for road closures and work zones.
• Check inventory of signs, posts, and materials daily.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Sign installation

Record keeping

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for Lexington Maintenance. The role includes operating a backhoe, erecting traffic signs, and performing daily sign maintenance on SC roadways.

You will log daily work, arrange traffic control for closures, and ensure SCMUTD compliance while maintaining sign stock and equipment readiness in all weather conditions.