Roadway Maintenance Operator I

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Worker to operate 5 yard dump trucks and flatbed trucks, hauling materials for highway and bridge maintenance projects. You will support with small equipment operation and assist in setting up traffic control devices in work zones.

You may serve as a flagger, perform pre-trip inspections, and help with winter operations and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5 yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris.
• Operate small equipment (roller, snow plow, spreader, brush chipper) in maintenance operations.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and set up maintenance work zones; act as flagger to direct traffic.
• Perform pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspections and document findings.
• Operate heavier equipment (front-end loaders, backhoes, etc.) and assist in emergency or inclement weather operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Vehicle operation

Teamwork

Education

No minimum training requirement

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Worker to operate 5 yard dump trucks and flatbed trucks, hauling materials for highway and bridge maintenance projects. You will support with small equipment operation and assist in setting up traffic control devices in work zones.

You may serve as a flagger, perform pre-trip inspections, and help with winter operations and other related duties as assigned.