Highway Maintenance Tech: Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL in 6mo)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a hands-on worker to operate heavy equipment and perform manual road‑and‑bridge maintenance. The role covers construction, repair, and preservation of roads within Dorchester County, with occasional long shifts and exposure to traffic and weather.

Responsibilities include operating tools and machines, coordinating traffic control for work zones, and assisting in emergency operations.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle license required; Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy motorized equipment used in road and bridge maintenance.
• Perform skilled manual labor for construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices for work zones per guidelines.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Traffic control

Tools

Drills

Jacks

Concrete saw

Pavement breakers

Air compressor

Sprayers

Shovel

Asphalt lute

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a hands-on worker to operate heavy equipment and perform manual road‑and‑bridge maintenance. The role covers construction, repair, and preservation of roads within Dorchester County, with occasional long shifts and exposure to traffic and weather.

Responsibilities include operating tools and machines, coordinating traffic control for work zones, and assisting in emergency operations.