Highway Maintenance & Small Equipment Operator - CDL

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Maintenance in South Carolina is seeking a maintenance worker to perform road maintenance tasks and operate heavy equipment along interstates and state routes in Lee County. Responsibilities include litter removal, debris handling, and vegetation management with hardware such as dump trucks and brush chippers.

The role involves flagging, traffic control, and potential extended hours during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• No formal training requirements for this classification.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Pick up litter, debris, and dead animals from interstates and routes in Lee County.
• Operate a Dump Truck and perform manual labor for road construction, repair, and preservation.
• Operate a Brush Chipper and perform vegetation management near roads.
• Use powered hand tools for vegetation and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices to set up work zones.
• Serve as a flagger to direct and control traffic in maintenance areas.

Skills

CDL Class A

Valid driver’s license

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Dump Truck operation

Brush Chipper operation

Powered hand tools

Job description

Lee Maintenance in South Carolina is seeking a maintenance worker to perform road maintenance tasks and operate heavy equipment along interstates and state routes in Lee County. Responsibilities include litter removal, debris handling, and vegetation management with hardware such as dump trucks and brush chippers.

The role involves flagging, traffic control, and potential extended hours during hazardous weather or emergencies.