Roadway Maintenance Op: Medium Equipment & CDL Path

State of South Carolina; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Sumter is hiring a maintenance worker to operate roadway equipment such as a large roller, skid steer, and tandem dump truck during maintenance projects.

You will also handle electric/gas tools and assist with traffic control in work zones. A six‑month experience requirement applies, with a Class A CDL to be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required at entry; Class A CDL within six months.
• Physical demands include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor tasks in all weather.
• Overtime and emergency assignments may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain roadway maintenance equipment (roller, skid steer, tandem dump truck).
• Operate electric/gas powered tools (chain saw, weed eater, leaf blower, etc).
• Assist in placing traffic control devices and set up work zones.
• Serve as flagger when needed to direct traffic safely.
• Assist with emergencies as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Flagger

Safety compliance

Manual lifting

Teamwork

Tools

Chain saw

Pole saw

Weed eater

Power drill

Leaf blower

Snow plow

Sand spreader

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Sumter is hiring a maintenance worker to operate roadway equipment such as a large roller, skid steer, and tandem dump truck during maintenance projects.

You will also handle electric/gas tools and assist with traffic control in work zones. A six‑month experience requirement applies, with a Class A CDL to be obtained within six months.