Roadway Maintenance Technician (CDL) – Paving & Traffic Control

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for Richland Maintenance to operate dump and flatbed trucks, perform manual labor, and assist in maintenance and drainage projects. The role includes flagging in work zones and potential overtime during emergencies or inclement weather.

Candidates must hold a valid operator’s license and will be required to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience requirements stated.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks and flatbed trucks for hauling materials.
• Repair potholes and base surfaces with hand tools.
• Assist with placement of traffic control devices and flagging in work zones.
• Perform manual labor (concrete work, drainage, curbs, pipes) and support drainage structures.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations and may require extended hours.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Traffic control

Forklift operation

Truck operation

Tools

Forklift

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for Richland Maintenance to operate dump and flatbed trucks, perform manual labor, and assist in maintenance and drainage projects. The role includes flagging in work zones and potential overtime during emergencies or inclement weather.

Candidates must hold a valid operator’s license and will be required to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.