Roadway Maintenance Technician: Medium Equipment Operator

State of South Carolina; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator to support road and bridge construction, repair, and maintenance. You will operate a tandem dump truck and other medium duty equipment while performing manual labor in various weather conditions.

The role may require extended hours, overtime, nighttime shifts, and working in hazardous environments as needed during emergencies or inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium duty equipment such as large roller for road/bridge work.
• Picks up litter, debris and dead animals.

Skills

Tandem dump truck operation

Medium duty equipment operation

Road/bridge construction & repair

Litter/debris removal

Emergency/weather operations support

Job description

State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator to support road and bridge construction, repair, and maintenance. You will operate a tandem dump truck and other medium duty equipment while performing manual labor in various weather conditions.

The role may require extended hours, overtime, nighttime shifts, and working in hazardous environments as needed during emergencies or inclement weather.