Roadway Maintenance Technician and CDL Driver

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker for the Richland area to operate a tandem truck and a skid steer, hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, and debris. You will follow safety rules while maintaining roads and traffic-control devices.

Responsibilities include supporting emergency and weather operations, lifting up to 50 lbs, and potentially long or overnight shifts. A Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required on entry.
• Attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tandem truck hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe construction materials and debris.
• Operate a skid steer for filling in low shoulders on primary and secondary roads on SCDOT right-of-way.
• Perform hand work for ditching operations and cleaning around mailboxes and pipe mouths.
• Coordinate placement of traffic control devices to set up a maintenance work zone per SCDOT guidelines.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, possibly including extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker for the Richland area to operate a tandem truck and a skid steer, hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, and debris. You will follow safety rules while maintaining roads and traffic-control devices.

Responsibilities include supporting emergency and weather operations, lifting up to 50 lbs, and potentially long or overnight shifts. A Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.