Roadway Maintenance Tech - Medium Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled laborer to support drainage and road maintenance across the state highway system. Responsibilities include installing and repairing catch basins, operating power tools, and handling medium-duty equipment such as tandem dumps and skid steers.

Applicants must have six months of related experience or equivalent and a valid driver's license; CDL Class A must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience or equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• CDL Class A must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair catch basins and drainage structures.
• Operate power tools and perform skilled manual labor.
• Use medium-duty equipment including tandem dump trucks, skid steers, and large rollers.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices and set up work zones.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours.

Skills

Manual labor

CDL Class A

Operate power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Road maintenance awareness

Tools

Power tools

Medium-duty equipment (tandem dump truck, skid steer, large roller)

Traffic control devices

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled laborer to support drainage and road maintenance across the state highway system. Responsibilities include installing and repairing catch basins, operating power tools, and handling medium-duty equipment such as tandem dumps and skid steers.

Applicants must have six months of related experience or equivalent and a valid driver's license; CDL Class A must be obtained within six months.