Highway Maintenance Operator – CDL-A & Medium Equipment

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to perform manual labor in Spartanburg County, installing, replacing, and repairing traffic signs and markings. Responsibilities include coordinating traffic control for work zones, operating medium equipment (skid steer loader, tractor with mower, tandem dump truck), and performing vegetation management with chainsaws and related tools.

CDL must be obtained within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• CDL class A must be obtained within six (6) months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and repair traffic signs and markings in Spartanburg County.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones.
• Operate medium equipment (skid steer loader, tractor with side mounted mower, tandem dump truck).
• Perform vegetation management using chainsaw, polesaw, brush chipper, or weeder.
• Assist in emergency/inclement weather operations; may require extended or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Vehicle operation

Team coordination

Tools

Medium equipment operation

Vegetation management tools

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to perform manual labor in Spartanburg County, installing, replacing, and repairing traffic signs and markings. Responsibilities include coordinating traffic control for work zones, operating medium equipment (skid steer loader, tractor with mower, tandem dump truck), and performing vegetation management with chainsaws and related tools.

CDL must be obtained within 6 months.