Highway Maintenance Operator — CDL Path & Equipment

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for skilled labor and operation of medium equipment to support the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Responsibilities include grading, form setting, concrete work, and drainage tasks with traffic control coordination.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

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

• Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium equipment such as tandem dump trucks for roads and bridges.
• Grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; work on shoulders and drainage structures.
• Operates skid steer loader and backhoe for road repairs and maintenance requests.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones per manual guidelines.
• Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and right-of-ways.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; possible on-call hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for skilled labor and operation of medium equipment to support the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Responsibilities include grading, form setting, concrete work, and drainage tasks with traffic control coordination.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.