Roadway Maintenance Pro: Heavy Equipment Operator CDL

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled highway maintenance worker to perform mowing, brush management, and vegetation control while operating heavy equipment such as slope mowers and backhoes. The role involves routine road maintenance, debris removal, and coordination of traffic control devices.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and are required to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as slope mowers, batwing mowers, and backhoes for mowing and vegetation management.
• Performs roadside maintenance and debris removal along roadways and rights-of-way.
• Coordinates traffic control and work zones according to SC DOT guidelines; supports winter weather operations and emergency responses.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Vegetation management

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled highway maintenance worker to perform mowing, brush management, and vegetation control while operating heavy equipment such as slope mowers and backhoes. The role involves routine road maintenance, debris removal, and coordination of traffic control devices.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and are required to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.