Highway Maintenance Technician CDL-Ready 12-Hour Shifts

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina hires for skilled labor in highway maintenance. The position involves operating heavy equipment including excavators and motor graders to maintain interstates, ramps, and bridges, plus vegetation management and installation/repair of signs and safety devices.

Responsibilities include assisting during emergencies or severe weather. A valid driver's license is required, with a Class A CDL to be earned within six months of placement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavator and motor grader.
• Perform maintenance on shoulders, drainage, pavement markings, and guardrails.
• Handle vegetation management with equipment like slope mower.
• Install and repair traffic signs and safety devices.
• Perform litter pickup and debris removal.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The State of South Carolina hires for skilled labor in highway maintenance. The position involves operating heavy equipment including excavators and motor graders to maintain interstates, ramps, and bridges, plus vegetation management and installation/repair of signs and safety devices.

Responsibilities include assisting during emergencies or severe weather. A valid driver's license is required, with a Class A CDL to be earned within six months of placement.