Roadway Maintenance Technician II | CDL Eligible

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a field-maintenance worker to operate medium equipment, including tandem dump trucks, for hot-mix or cold-mix asphalt, sand, and debris removal on state roads. You will also perform earthwork, paving, vegetation removal, and roadside maintenance using hand tools.

Responsibilities include pothole patching by hand, flagging and traffic control setup, and occasional backhoe operation.

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.
• The physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment, including a tandem dump truck, to haul and dump asphalt, sand, clay, debris, and other materials.
• Uses hand tools for earthwork, paving, finishing, vegetation removal, and yard maintenance.
• Operates a chainsaw to cut trees along roads and rights-of-way.
• Patches potholes by hand using asphalt and tools such as shovels and rakes.
• Sets up traffic control devices and assists with flagging operations.
• Backups a backhoe operator when needed.
• Picks up litter, debris, and deceased animals from state highways.
• Supports emergency operations as needed, potentially extended hours.

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a field-maintenance worker to operate medium equipment, including tandem dump trucks, for hot-mix or cold-mix asphalt, sand, and debris removal on state roads. You will also perform earthwork, paving, vegetation removal, and roadside maintenance using hand tools.

Responsibilities include pothole patching by hand, flagging and traffic control setup, and occasional backhoe operation.