Roadway Maintenance Operator — Heavy Equipment

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a wide range of highway construction and maintenance tasks. You will operate heavy equipment and assist with drainage, signing, and right-of-way activities across state roadways.

Requires at least 1 year of related work experience and a valid operator’s license; a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement. Be prepared for outdoor work in varying weather conditions and traffic exposure.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; CDL Class A required within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment used in highway construction and maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on roads, bridges, drainage, signs, and right-of-way.
• Assist with patching roadway surfaces, clearing vegetation, and installing signs.
• Work with crews on Special Projects and drainage/vegetation management.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class A

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a wide range of highway construction and maintenance tasks. You will operate heavy equipment and assist with drainage, signing, and right-of-way activities across state roadways.

Requires at least 1 year of related work experience and a valid operator’s license; a Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement. Be prepared for outdoor work in varying weather conditions and traffic exposure.