Highway Maintenance Technician & Equipment Operator (CDL-Eligible)

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to assist in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. The role involves operating dump trucks and other equipment, performing vegetation and drainage duties, and flagging traffic to protect crews.

Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding work, exposure to weather, and extended shifts.

Qualifications

• No formal training requirements specified; ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to operate standard motorized equipment used in highway maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Operate 5-yard dump and flatbed trucks for hauling asphalt, limestone, dirt, and materials.
• Use handheld tools and small equipment for maintenance tasks and vegetation management.
• Flag traffic to protect workers and the public during road repairs and maintain work zones.
• Inspect equipment and vehicles per fleet safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Manual labor

Traffic control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to assist in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. The role involves operating dump trucks and other equipment, performing vegetation and drainage duties, and flagging traffic to protect crews.

Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding work, exposure to weather, and extended shifts.