Highway Maintenance Operator – Medium Equipment Pro

State of South Carolina; Limerick (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a road maintenance worker to support maintenance of roadways and related infrastructure. The role involves operating and maintaining medium-duty equipment, performing drainage and pavement tasks, and ensuring worker and public safety during repairs.

Applicants must have at least six months of related work experience or an approved equivalence, plus a valid driver’s license and the potential to attain a Class A CDL within six

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or approved equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain medium-duty equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and tractors.
• Perform drainage, patching, paving, and base repairs on roadways.
• Flag traffic and protect workers and the traveling public during road repairs.
• Assist in emergencies and inclement weather operations, including on-call periods.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Traffic safety

Job description

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a road maintenance worker to support maintenance of roadways and related infrastructure. The role involves operating and maintaining medium-duty equipment, performing drainage and pavement tasks, and ensuring worker and public safety during repairs.

Applicants must have at least six months of related work experience or an approved equivalence, plus a valid driver’s license and the potential to attain a Class A CDL within six