Roadway Maintenance Technician I

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance assistant to support road and bridge upkeep on the state highway system. Under direct supervision, you may operate standard equipment and hauling tasks.

The role involves manual labor, traffic flagging, sign installation, and vegetation management, with a CDL required within six months. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working outside in all weather; extended shifts may occur.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Operate vehicles and equipment for hauling materials.
• Perform traffic flagging and sign maintenance to protect workers and the public.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and assist in emergency weather operations.

Skills

Manual labor

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Pre-trip inspection

Safety awareness

Signage installation

Tools

Dump trucks

Sign installation tools

Brush chipper

Vegetation management equipment

Pneumatic rollers

Backhoes

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance assistant to support road and bridge upkeep on the state highway system. Under direct supervision, you may operate standard equipment and hauling tasks.

The role involves manual labor, traffic flagging, sign installation, and vegetation management, with a CDL required within six months. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working outside in all weather; extended shifts may occur.