Highway Maintenance Tech | CDL & Snow & Traffic

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to perform a range of tree and vegetation maintenance activities, including operating tools and equipment and assisting with traffic control in work zones.

The role requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and progression to a Class A CDL within six months. Candidates may be assigned extended hours or 12-hour shifts during inclement weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A CDL within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered tools and hand tools for tree and vegetation maintenance.
• Assist with traffic control device placement and work-zone setup.
• Serve as a flagger to direct traffic in maintenance zones.
• Operate small equipment such as a dump truck or forklift.
• Pick up litter, debris and dead animals.
• Operate dump trucks with snowplow attachments and sand spreaders for snow/ice removal.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to perform a range of tree and vegetation maintenance activities, including operating tools and equipment and assisting with traffic control in work zones.

The role requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and progression to a Class A CDL within six months. Candidates may be assigned extended hours or 12-hour shifts during inclement weather or emergencies.