Highway Maintenance Tech II - CDL Required, Heavy Equipment

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Worker to operate heavy equipment on highway projects and support the installation and upkeep of roadway signs.

You will coordinate traffic control for work zones, assist in emergencies, and perform related tasks. A valid driver’s license is required, and Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as motor grader, backhoe, and excavator used in highway construction and maintenance.
• Operate tools for installation of roadway signs (pneumatic hammers, drills, impacts, etc).
• Perform skilled manual labor for construction, repair and preservation of road signs on the state highway system.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones per guidelines.
• Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, including operating equipment.
• May be required to work extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Worker to operate heavy equipment on highway projects and support the installation and upkeep of roadway signs.

You will coordinate traffic control for work zones, assist in emergencies, and perform related tasks. A valid driver’s license is required, and Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.