Highway Maintenance Worker I - CDL Ready, Outdoor Crew

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a hands-on equipment operator at Lexington Maintenance Pelion Section Shed in South Carolina. You will drive a 5 yard truck to haul materials, perform routine maintenance, and support crews with drainage and shoulder work.

Defensive driving and safety compliance are essential for daily operations. You must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement and be prepared for outdoor duties, variable hours, and potential overtime during

Qualifications

• Requires valid CDL Class A license within six months of placement.
• Must hold a motor vehicle operator’s license at entry.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 5 yard truck to haul pipe, debris, signs and equipment to and from the job site.
• Perform preventative maintenance on truck and keep maintenance records.
• Assist with drainage ditch cleaning, right‑of‑way clearing, and setting up traffic control devices.
• Operate motor grader for shoulders and earth roads as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Operator's license

Physical stamina

Defensive driving

Tools

Tandem truck

Motor grader

Shovel/bush axe

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a hands-on equipment operator at Lexington Maintenance Pelion Section Shed in South Carolina. You will drive a 5 yard truck to haul materials, perform routine maintenance, and support crews with drainage and shoulder work.

Defensive driving and safety compliance are essential for daily operations. You must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement and be prepared for outdoor duties, variable hours, and potential overtime during