Roadway Maintenance Technician | CDL & Equipment Operator

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Beaufort is seeking a versatile maintenance worker to support road repair operations and keep roadways safe for the public.

You will operate heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks, skid steers, and rollers, load and haul materials, and assist in the use of backhoes, graders, and mowers. Pre-trip inspections and traffic control duties are part of the role, including after-hours responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months 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 in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump truck, skid steer and large roller.
• Loads and hauls material to and from jobsite.
• Assists in the operation of the backhoe, motor grader, slope mower, boom mower and excavator.
• Operates hand and power tools to perform duties using manual labor for maintenance activities.
• Flags traffic and assists with setting up work zones during road repairs to control flow of traffic and to protect workers, general public and equipment.
• Conducts and documents pre-trip vehicle/equipment inspections.
• Reports vehicle and equipment deficiencies and damage to shop.
• Works during inclement weather, operating truck mounted plows and sand spreaders in snow and ice removal as necessary.
• Works after hours during emergencies as required.
• Assists on-call foreman as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Beaufort is seeking a versatile maintenance worker to support road repair operations and keep roadways safe for the public.

You will operate heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks, skid steers, and rollers, load and haul materials, and assist in the use of backhoes, graders, and mowers. Pre-trip inspections and traffic control duties are part of the role, including after-hours responsibilities as needed.