Roadway Maintenance Operator — Medium Equipment

State of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator to support roadway construction and maintenance tasks in Florence, SC. The role involves operating tandem dump trucks and rollers, and performing hands-on labor for drainage and pavement projects.

The position requires a CDL within six months, with six months of related experience and a valid license. It includes potential overtime and shifts during inclement weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as a Tandem Dump Truck.
• Operates medium equipment such as a Large Roller > 4 Tons.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control traffic flow and ensure the safety of employees, the general public, and equipment.
• Performs manual labor associated with building catch basins; pouring concrete for curbs and raised medians; laying pipe for driveways and other drainage structures; repairing shoulders and bridges; and cleaning rights-of-way.
• Assists in the installation of driveways by using hand tools and hand tamp, placing aggregates, removing and reinstalling mailboxes, and placing large sections of pipe.
• Operates a chainsaw in the removal of trees from right-of-ways.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operation, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator to support roadway construction and maintenance tasks in Florence, SC. The role involves operating tandem dump trucks and rollers, and performing hands-on labor for drainage and pavement projects.

The position requires a CDL within six months, with six months of related experience and a valid license. It includes potential overtime and shifts during inclement weather or emergencies.