Roadway Maintenance Lead — CDL & Heavy Equipment

State of South Carolina; Nebraska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance professional to perform road and bridge upkeep, operate heavy equipment, and lead a small crew on maintenance projects. The role includes recording work data in asset systems and coordinating traffic control for safe work zones.

Responsibilities cover a wide range, including patching, drainage work, sign maintenance, and safety compliance. CDL with required timelines applies, with on-site duties across county work sites.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• CDL Class A license within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on roads and bridges in the state highway system.
• Operates motorized equipment used for highway/bridge maintenance and material handling.
• Acts as Crew Leader for a county Work Request/Patching crew and may lead a small crew (2–3 people).
• Records work and materials in HMMS and EAMS; uses asset management systems.
• Coordinates traffic control devices to set up safe maintenance work zones; follows safety practices.

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance professional to perform road and bridge upkeep, operate heavy equipment, and lead a small crew on maintenance projects. The role includes recording work data in asset systems and coordinating traffic control for safe work zones.

Responsibilities cover a wide range, including patching, drainage work, sign maintenance, and safety compliance. CDL with required timelines applies, with on-site duties across county work sites.