Highway Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Maintenance seeks an experienced equipment operator to manage excavator-mounted tree cutters and various mowers for right-of-way clearing in Richland County, SC, with occasional travel to other counties. The role includes long shifts, maintenance duties, and emergency support.

Applicants must have at least one year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license on entry.
• Class A CDL to be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator-mounted tree cutter (track-hoe) for clearing right-of-way.
• Use boom, slope, and batwing mowers for roadside clearing.
• Operate long reach excavator for ditches, pipelines, and load preparation.
• Transport equipment via tractor-trailer as needed within the district.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations.
• Maintain documentation of work performed and locations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Documentation

Shifts & overtime

Education

Class A CDL

Tools

Track-hoe excavator

Boom mower

Slope mower

Batwing mower

Tractor-trailer

Job description

Richland Maintenance seeks an experienced equipment operator to manage excavator-mounted tree cutters and various mowers for right-of-way clearing in Richland County, SC, with occasional travel to other counties. The role includes long shifts, maintenance duties, and emergency support.

Applicants must have at least one year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.