Roadway Maintenance Tech: Patching, Snow Ops, CDL-ready

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking workers to operate a range of heavy equipment including dump trucks, patching machinery, asphalt roller, and kettle for road maintenance projects. The role involves setting up traffic control, performing repairs to roads and drainage, and supporting crews in all-weather conditions.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work extended hours in seasonal weather.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required; Class A CDL within 6 months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks (10-yard), forklift, and flatbed for hauling materials.
• Operate paving and patching equipment (AMZ patching machine, asphalt roller, kettle) for road repairs.
• Perform maintenance tasks including pothole repair, base surface work, and drainage improvements.
• Set up and monitor traffic control in work zones to protect workers and the public.
• Assist other crews and track daily work, material usage, and locations.
• Respond to snow and ice events using snowplows and salt spreaders.

Skills

Road maintenance machinery operation

Traffic control

Emergency response

Record-keeping

Lifting and physical stamina

Tools

AMZ patching machine

asphalt roller

kettle

power tools

hand tools

snowplows

sand spreader

salt spreader

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking workers to operate a range of heavy equipment including dump trucks, patching machinery, asphalt roller, and kettle for road maintenance projects. The role involves setting up traffic control, performing repairs to roads and drainage, and supporting crews in all-weather conditions.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work extended hours in seasonal weather.