Roadway Maintenance: Heavy Equipment Operator

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a heavy equipment operator for the Lexington Maintenance unit. You will operate backhoes and graders, haul materials by truck, and perform routine maintenance to keep equipment in top condition.

Responsibilities include flagging traffic, setting up traffic control devices, and working in various weather conditions. A valid license is required, with a Class A CDL to be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• CDL Class A within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe safely to pull shoulders and clean drainage ditches.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and keep records.
• Operate 5 yard, 8 yard, and tandem trucks to haul rock, dirt, asphalt, etc.
• Ensure tarp is in place and remove loose material from sides and tail gate before operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trucks and maintain service records.
• Flag traffic in low and high volume areas to protect motorists and crew.
• Assist in placing traffic control devices in work zones.
• Operate motor grader for shoulder work and ditch cleaning.
• Use shovel, bush axe, and sling blade to clear ditches and right-of-way.
• Remove and erect mailboxes and signs; restore disturbed areas.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Truck operation

Traffic control

CDL (Class A)

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Shovel

Bush axe

Sling blade

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a heavy equipment operator for the Lexington Maintenance unit. You will operate backhoes and graders, haul materials by truck, and perform routine maintenance to keep equipment in top condition.

Responsibilities include flagging traffic, setting up traffic control devices, and working in various weather conditions. A valid license is required, with a Class A CDL to be obtained within six months of placement.