Highway Maintenance & Medium Equipment Operator (CDL)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an equipment operator to haul materials using a tandem dump truck and operate belt loaders and other small equipment. The role includes flagging traffic and maintaining safety for crews and the public.

Applicants must have at least six months of related work experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months. The job may involve extended hours and adverse weather shifts.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Requires valid motor vehicle operator's license and must obtain Class A CDL within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium duty equipment such as a tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operates medium duty equipment such as a belt loader.
• Operates small equipment such as a pipe washer, trailer mounted.
• Flags traffic to ensure safety of co-workers, traveling public, and equipment.
• Removes litter and dead animals from the right-of-way.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations; may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an equipment operator to haul materials using a tandem dump truck and operate belt loaders and other small equipment. The role includes flagging traffic and maintaining safety for crews and the public.

Applicants must have at least six months of related work experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months. The job may involve extended hours and adverse weather shifts.