Roadway Maintenance Technician CDL Heavy Equipment

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a heavy equipment operator to run tandem dump trucks and backhoes for roadway repairs in Horry County. The role includes setting up traffic control, flagging, and performing routine maintenance tasks in varying weather conditions.

The candidate must possess a Class A CDL (within six months if not already) and have at least six months of related experience. Physical readiness and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• CDL Class A within 6 months of placement.
• Physical demands: lift up to 50 lbs, bending, walking long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operates backhoe for roadway surface repairs in the county.
• Sets up maintenance work zones with traffic control devices per SC guidelines.
• Uses hand tools like chain saw to clear trees from highway right of way.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to maintain safe work sites.

Skills

CDL A

Heavy equipment

Traffic control

Safety awareness

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a heavy equipment operator to run tandem dump trucks and backhoes for roadway repairs in Horry County. The role includes setting up traffic control, flagging, and performing routine maintenance tasks in varying weather conditions.

The candidate must possess a Class A CDL (within six months if not already) and have at least six months of related experience. Physical readiness and safety compliance are essential.