Highway Maintenance Operator: Medium Equipment, CDL Ready

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an equipment operator to perform roadway and right‑of‑way maintenance. You will operate tandem and single axle dump trucks, skid steers, tractors with mowers, and other heavy equipment, and you’ll conduct safety inspections and basic preventive maintenance.

A valid CDL‑A is required on entry or within six months of placement; expected shifts may include extended hours or 12‑hour days and potential emergency weather response.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience.
• Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsabilités

• Operates medium-sized equipment including tandem dump trucks, skid steers, tractors with large mowers in roadside and ROW maintenance.
• Performs skilled manual labor such as removing fallen trees and trimming limbs; may direct mowing and right-of-way clearing operations.
• Conducts safety inspections and ensures preventative maintenance to prolong equipment life.
• Operates heavier equipment and assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; may include extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Description du poste

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an equipment operator to perform roadway and right‑of‑way maintenance. You will operate tandem and single axle dump trucks, skid steers, tractors with mowers, and other heavy equipment, and you’ll conduct safety inspections and basic preventive maintenance.

A valid CDL‑A is required on entry or within six months of placement; expected shifts may include extended hours or 12‑hour days and potential emergency weather response.