Roadway Maintenance Operator – CDL Ready, Heavy Equipment

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate and maintain medium duty equipment and perform statewide roadway maintenance tasks.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a Class A CDL within six months of placement, and at least six months of related experience. You must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and be ready to work outside normal hours during weather events or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of related work experience.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains medium duty equipment such as tandem dump trucks, skid steer, self-propelled belt loaders and tractor with large mower.
• Performs roadway maintenance tasks including clearing right-of-ways, repairing shoulders, potholes, base repairs, bridges, paving driveways and laying pipe.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to protect workers and the public.
• Operates 5 to 10 yard dump trucks for hauling materials like asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe and debris.
• Uses electric/gas powered tools (chain saws, pole saw) and hand tools in roadway maintenance.
• Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations, potentially outside normal hours; on-call status 24 hours.
• Assists in operating backhoe, excavator, motor grader, slope mower, spreader, ditcher and front-end loader.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to operate and maintain medium duty equipment and perform statewide roadway maintenance tasks.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a Class A CDL within six months of placement, and at least six months of related experience. You must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and be ready to work outside normal hours during weather events or emergencies.