Highway Maintenance & Traffic Flagging Technician

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to support roadways and traffic operations. Responsibilities include flagging traffic in work zones, performing routine cleaning and debris removal, and assisting with traffic signs and markings.

The role requires operating power tools and heavy equipment as necessary, and flexibility for extended or shift work in adverse weather. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working around motoring traffic and in natural

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• CDL Class A required within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Flag traffic for work zones and assist with maintaining traffic flow.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as litter removal and cleaning.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of traffic signs and markings.
• Operate power tools and heavy equipment as needed for maintenance tasks.
• Work in extended hours or 12-hour shifts during emergencies or inclement weather.

Skills

CDL A required within 6 months

Tools

Chain saws

Pole saws

Weed eaters

Augers

Jackhammers

Dump trucks

Hand tools

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to support roadways and traffic operations. Responsibilities include flagging traffic in work zones, performing routine cleaning and debris removal, and assisting with traffic signs and markings.

The role requires operating power tools and heavy equipment as necessary, and flexibility for extended or shift work in adverse weather. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working around motoring traffic and in natural