Roadway Maintenance Operator - Heavy Equipment & CDL

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-South-Carolina is seeking a skilled equipment operator for road maintenance and related duties in South Carolina. The role includes operating motor graders, loaders, backhoes, tandem dump trucks, hand and power tools, and chainsaws on ROW projects.

You will set up traffic control per MUTCD standards, assist in emergency operations, and may work extended shifts. Required one year of related experience or equivalence, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Necessary Special Requirement: 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor graders in ditching, shoulder operations, grading and machining roads, driveway installation or snow and ice removal.
• Operates a combination front-end loader and backhoe to clean out drainage ditches and to install sideline and crossline pipe.
• Operates a tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from the jobsite.
• Operates hand and power tools.
• Uses chainsaws in removal of trees and limbs from right of way.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.
• Sets up traffic control according to MUTCD Standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Motor graders

Front-end loader

Backhoe

Tandem dump truck

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Traffic control

Education

Class A CDL within 6 months

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Motor graders

Front-end loader

Backhoe

Tandem dump truck

Chainsaws

Hand and power tools

Job description

State-of-South-Carolina is seeking a skilled equipment operator for road maintenance and related duties in South Carolina. The role includes operating motor graders, loaders, backhoes, tandem dump trucks, hand and power tools, and chainsaws on ROW projects.

You will set up traffic control per MUTCD standards, assist in emergency operations, and may work extended shifts. Required one year of related experience or equivalence, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.