Highway Maintenance Operator: Heavy Equipment & CDL Ready

State of South Carolina; Limerick (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a field maintenance worker to operate heavy equipment and perform road maintenance tasks across districts. Duties include clearing rights-of-ways, repairing drainage, paving driveways, and placing pipes and basins while maintaining safety standards.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, one year of related experience (or equivalent), and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform strenuous tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, excavator, and motor grader.
• Perform road maintenance tasks including drainage, pothole repair, paving, curbs, and sidewalks.
• Assist with setting up work zones and flag traffic for safety.
• Respond to emergencies and inclement weather, possibly outside normal hours.

Skills

Flagging operations

Safety practices

Manual labor

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Hand tools

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a field maintenance worker to operate heavy equipment and perform road maintenance tasks across districts. Duties include clearing rights-of-ways, repairing drainage, paving driveways, and placing pipes and basins while maintaining safety standards.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, one year of related experience (or equivalent), and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.