Highway Maintenance Operator with CDL A (Heavy Equipment)

State of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Orangeburg is seeking a skilled truck operator to operate a tandem dump truck, haul materials, and assist a maintenance crew with ditch and shoulder work. Traffic control duties and safety responsibilities are part of this role.

Minimum qualifications include six months of related work experience, a valid operator's license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement; outdoor work and after-hour emergencies may be

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must attain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tandem dump truck for hauling materials including asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, and debris.
• Assist with ditch and shoulder work, cleaning pipes and ditches, and traffic control.
• Assist supervisor in traffic control setup and in inclement weather or after-hour emergencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Six months related work experience

CDL within six months

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Orangeburg is seeking a skilled truck operator to operate a tandem dump truck, haul materials, and assist a maintenance crew with ditch and shoulder work. Traffic control duties and safety responsibilities are part of this role.

Minimum qualifications include six months of related work experience, a valid operator's license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement; outdoor work and after-hour emergencies may be