Highway Maintenance Technician I CDL Path

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a general laborer to perform manual road maintenance and drainage work along highways. You will operate dump trucks and small equipment, follow safety procedures, and work around traffic to protect workers and the traveling public.

The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, exposure to adverse weather, and possible after-hours shifts. A valid driver’s license is required, with CDL attainment within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience required for this classification.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; Class A CDL within 6 months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying weather conditions with exposure to traffic.

Responsibilities

• Build catch basins and pour concrete for curbs and raised medians.
• Lay pipes for driveways and drainage structures; repair ditches and bridges.
• Operate dump trucks hauling asphalt, sand, clay, limestone and maintenance materials; flag traffic for safety.

Skills

Physical strength

Flag traffic

Safety awareness

Manual labor endurance

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a general laborer to perform manual road maintenance and drainage work along highways. You will operate dump trucks and small equipment, follow safety procedures, and work around traffic to protect workers and the traveling public.

The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, exposure to adverse weather, and possible after-hours shifts. A valid driver’s license is required, with CDL attainment within six months of placement.