Highway Maintenance Tech with CDL & Heavy Equipment

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation in Charleston, SC seeks a skilled equipment operator on the Drainage Crew. You will operate medium motorized equipment such as aggregates spreader, belt loader, and tractors to maintain highways.

Responsibilities include traffic control in work zones, manual drainage maintenance, and on-call emergency support (snow/ice, weather events). Valid driver's license required, with CDL-A to be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium motorized equipment on the Drainage Crew (e.g., aggregates spreader, belt loader, tractors, large roller).
• Perform traffic control and flagging in work zones to ensure crew and public safety.
• Conduct manual labor to maintain, repair, and clean drainage structures and ditches.
• Assist with on-call operations for after-hour emergencies and weather-related plans (Snow/Ice, Hurricane Lane Reversal).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Traffic control

CDL

Equipment operation

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation in Charleston, SC seeks a skilled equipment operator on the Drainage Crew. You will operate medium motorized equipment such as aggregates spreader, belt loader, and tractors to maintain highways.

Responsibilities include traffic control in work zones, manual drainage maintenance, and on-call emergency support (snow/ice, weather events). Valid driver's license required, with CDL-A to be obtained within six months.