Highway Maintenance Tech II – CDL Required & After-Hours Ops

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled worker to operate tandem dump trucks and various medium to heavy equipment in highway maintenance and repair projects. You will support ditching, shoulder work, pipe laying, and flag traffic to protect crews in work zones.

A valid driver's license is required, with Class A CDL to be obtained within six months. Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs and endure extended shifts in inclement weather is essential.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required; CDL (Class A) within six months.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump trucks hauling materials in maintenance and repair operations.
• Operate medium equipment (belt loader) in shoulder and ditching operations.
• Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, motor grader) for ditching, shoulder work, and pipe laying.
• Flag traffic to protect workers in work zones.
• Assist with on‑call repairs after hours.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations; extended hours or 12‑hour shifts possible.
• Operate small equipment (trailer mounted pipe washer) as needed.

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled worker to operate tandem dump trucks and various medium to heavy equipment in highway maintenance and repair projects. You will support ditching, shoulder work, pipe laying, and flag traffic to protect crews in work zones.

A valid driver's license is required, with Class A CDL to be obtained within six months. Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs and endure extended shifts in inclement weather is essential.