Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator (Medium)

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate medium to heavy equipment, including dump trucks and a trailer-mounted injection patcher, in West Columbia. The role involves transporting materials, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with drainage installation and paving under safety standards.

Six months of related work experience is required, along with a valid driver’s license; a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to heavy equipment including dump trucks and patcher safely.
• Pave driveways and lanes and patch potholes with asphalt.
• Set up traffic control devices for work zones following standards.
• Maintain vehicles daily: check air, oil, fluids, lights, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with laying pipe and aligning ditch lines for proper drainage.
• Ensure site is clean and materials/tools are secured on the truck.

Skills

Truck operation

Equipment operation

Traffic control safety

Physical stamina

Emergency response

Tools

Injection Patcher

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate medium to heavy equipment, including dump trucks and a trailer-mounted injection patcher, in West Columbia. The role involves transporting materials, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with drainage installation and paving under safety standards.

Six months of related work experience is required, along with a valid driver’s license; a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.