Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator - CDL

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter Maintenance, part of the South Carolina Department of Transportation, seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform roadway maintenance tasks using rollers, skid steers, water trucks, and dump trucks in varied conditions.

The role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months, plus at least 6 months of related work. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; work outdoors in all weather and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as rollers, skid steers, water trucks, and tandem dump trucks.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and act as flagger as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and hazardous weather conditions as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety awareness

CDL readiness

Education

CDL Class A (within 6 months)

Job description

Sumter Maintenance, part of the South Carolina Department of Transportation, seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform roadway maintenance tasks using rollers, skid steers, water trucks, and dump trucks in varied conditions.

The role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months, plus at least 6 months of related work. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime during hazardous weather or emergencies.