Roadway Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled workforce member to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment for shoulder shaving, ditching, paving, and snow or ice removal across District Six during the treatment season.

The role requires a valid driver's license, with Class A CDL within six months, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, work outside, and adapt to emergency calls and inclement weather.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Physical ability to perform demanding maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, dump trucks) for road maintenance tasks.
• Set up traffic control per MUTCD standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on equipment and tools.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

CDL readiness

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled workforce member to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment for shoulder shaving, ditching, paving, and snow or ice removal across District Six during the treatment season.

The role requires a valid driver's license, with Class A CDL within six months, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, work outside, and adapt to emergency calls and inclement weather.