Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator - Paver/Loader (CDL)

State of South Carolina; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter Maintenance, part of the South Carolina Department of Transportation, maintains highways using specialized equipment including pavers and dump trucks. The role requires operating backhoes and front-end loaders, setting up work zones per SC DOT standards, and assisting with snow/ice removal and emergencies as needed.

A valid driver's license is required, with Class A CDL to be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Class A CDL to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including paver and heavy machinery.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices per SCDOT guidelines.
• Operate dump truck with snow plow and sand spreader during winter.
• Assist with emergencies as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety procedures

Tools

Backhoe

Front end Loader

Job description

Sumter Maintenance, part of the South Carolina Department of Transportation, maintains highways using specialized equipment including pavers and dump trucks. The role requires operating backhoes and front-end loaders, setting up work zones per SC DOT standards, and assisting with snow/ice removal and emergencies as needed.

A valid driver's license is required, with Class A CDL to be obtained within six months.