Highway Maintenance Technician (CDL Required, Snow Ops)

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

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate dump trucks and support highway maintenance activities. Responsibilities include hauling materials, performing manual work, and assisting with traffic control in work zones.

The role requires operating equipment such as snow plows and rollers, with essential CDL within six months of placement and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements for this classification (per text).
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor exposure in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5 yard standard dump truck and larger dump trucks; haul materials.
• Operate snow plow, sand spreader, or brine applicator during snow/ice conditions.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as clearing ditches, pothole repair, and shoulder paving.
• Assist with setting up traffic control and act as a flagger in work zones.
• Operate various medium equipment and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Tools

Dump trucks

Snow plow

Brine applicator

Road roller

Skid steer

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate dump trucks and support highway maintenance activities. Responsibilities include hauling materials, performing manual work, and assisting with traffic control in work zones.

The role requires operating equipment such as snow plows and rollers, with essential CDL within six months of placement and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.