Roadway Maintenance Technician - CDL Required

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate small equipment (dump trucks, rollers, tractors with mowers) and perform manual roadway maintenance tasks across right of way, drainage, paving, curb work, and guardrail repairs.

Duties include traffic control in work zones, flagging, and assisting during emergencies; a valid driver’s license is required, with attainment of a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• No formal training or experience required.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as dump trucks, pneumatic rollers, and tractors for maintenance tasks.
• Perform road maintenance duties including clearing right of way, drainage, patching potholes, paving, and guardrail work.
• Conduct traffic control in work zones, including flagging to protect crew and the public.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations and be on-call after hours.

Skills

Flagging traffic

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Education

Class A CDL (within 6 months)

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance worker to operate small equipment (dump trucks, rollers, tractors with mowers) and perform manual roadway maintenance tasks across right of way, drainage, paving, curb work, and guardrail repairs.

Duties include traffic control in work zones, flagging, and assisting during emergencies; a valid driver’s license is required, with attainment of a Class A CDL within six months of placement.