Highway & Road Maintenance Technician (CDL Ready)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate heavy and light equipment for hauling materials, road and bridge maintenance, and winter weather operations. The role requires driving a CDL, and the candidate may perform manual labor and assist with traffic control in work zones.

Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, working with power tools, and participating in emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris.
• Operate small equipment such as pneumatic rollers, asphalt kettle, and sweepers in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations, and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader for removal of snow and ice from highways and bridges.
• Perform manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of state highway roads and bridges.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones.
• Serve as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way.
• Operates heavier equipment such as front-end loaders, belt loaders, tractor with ditcher, specialized mowers, trailer mounted injection patcher and backhoes.
• Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment /vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety.
• Operates and maintains power tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of highway and bridge maintenance activities.
• Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate heavy and light equipment for hauling materials, road and bridge maintenance, and winter weather operations. The role requires driving a CDL, and the candidate may perform manual labor and assist with traffic control in work zones.

Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, working with power tools, and participating in emergency operations.