Highway Maintenance Operator — CDL & Heavy Equipment

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled equipment operator to maintain roadways, perform earthwork, and assist with drainage and bridge maintenance. You will operate trucks, rollers, loaders, street sweepers, and backhoes as part of daily road upkeep and emergency operations.

Qualified candidates will have at least six months of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months. On-call shifts and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller >4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling materials.
• Operates a motorized street sweeper to sweep and clean roads; operates snow plow and sand spreader during inclement weather.
• Assists in operating a backhoe to clean ditches and install pipes; loads earth materials and other supplies for maintenance.
• Maintains and uses tools for roadway maintenance (chainsaw, shovels, drills, etc.).
• Performs manual labor for curbs, sidewalks, raised medians, drainage and bridges repairs.
• Sets up and flags traffic according to MUTCD standards to control flow and protect workers and the public.
• Performs pre-operation maintenance inspections on vehicles/equipment and assists in emergency operations.

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled equipment operator to maintain roadways, perform earthwork, and assist with drainage and bridge maintenance. You will operate trucks, rollers, loaders, street sweepers, and backhoes as part of daily road upkeep and emergency operations.

Qualified candidates will have at least six months of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months. On-call shifts and extended hours may be required.