Roadway Maintenance Operator — Medium Equipment Expert

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

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a worker to operate tandem dump trucks, skid steers, and rollers, while assisting with a range of equipment and maintenance tasks. The role involves loading, hauling, and aiding in the operation of multiple heavy machines on job sites.

The candidate must have six months of related experience or equivalent, a valid operator’s license, and will need to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Requires attainment of a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump truck, skid steer, and large roller; loads and hauls material to and from jobsite.
• Assists in operating backhoe, motor grader, slope mower, boom mower and excavator; uses tools for maintenance and repairs.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle/equipment inspections and reports deficiencies to shop.
• Works in inclement weather, snow/ice removal with truck-mounted plows and sand spreaders as needed.
• Maintains traffic control and work zones, protects workers and public, and assists on-call foreman.

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a worker to operate tandem dump trucks, skid steers, and rollers, while assisting with a range of equipment and maintenance tasks. The role involves loading, hauling, and aiding in the operation of multiple heavy machines on job sites.

The candidate must have six months of related experience or equivalent, a valid operator’s license, and will need to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.