Road Maintenance Pro: Heavy Equipment Operator

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options for some roles

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a hands-on operations worker to operate and maintain heavy equipment and perform a range of road maintenance tasks. The role involves handling dump trucks, setting up work zones, and flagging traffic to protect workers and the public.

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months. On-call duties may require hours outside the normal schedule.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (front-end loader, backhoe, excavator, motor grader, etc.).
• Perform road maintenance tasks: clearing rights-of-way, drainage work, pothole repair, paving, installing pipes, curbs and sidewalks.
• Haul materials in dump trucks and manage equipment and materials safely.
• Use electric and gas powered tools and hand tools; train crew on safety practices.
• Assist in setting up work zone traffic control and flag traffic.
• Be on-call and available 24 hours; respond to emergencies and weather events.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education

Class A CDL

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole Saw

Hand Tools

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a hands-on operations worker to operate and maintain heavy equipment and perform a range of road maintenance tasks. The role involves handling dump trucks, setting up work zones, and flagging traffic to protect workers and the public.

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months. On-call duties may require hours outside the normal schedule.