Roadside Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator with CDL

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a capable equipment operator to manage roadside vegetation, operate heavy and medium machinery, and support snow removal and emergency operations on state highways. You will also help with traffic control, record keeping, and safety compliance.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment slope mowers in roadside and right-of-way vegetation management operations.
• Operates lowboy truck tractor for hauling material and transporting equipment.
• Performs skilled manual labor such as removing fallen trees from roadway and cutting dead trees on right-of-way.
• Directs mowing and right-of-way clearing operations as needed.
• Operates medium equipment such as tractor with batwing mowers, side-mounted mowers, and skid steer.
• Operates tandem and single axle dump trucks with trailer.
• Instructs crew on safety practices including flagging, PPE, and site hazards.
• Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones per the SC DOT manual.
• Produces daily records of work performed and materials used; maintains Highway Maintenance Management System records.
• Conducts safety inspections on all assigned vehicles and equipment; monitors preventative maintenance programs.
• Operates salt brine anti-icing equipment and snow plow attachments with sand spreaders for snow/ice removal.
• Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a capable equipment operator to manage roadside vegetation, operate heavy and medium machinery, and support snow removal and emergency operations on state highways. You will also help with traffic control, record keeping, and safety compliance.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.