Roadway Maintenance Technician with CDL

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled worker to operate trucks and equipment for maintenance and construction tasks across roadways. Daily duties include hauling materials, paving driveways with asphalt, and assisting in drainage work, with emphasis on safety around traffic.

The role requires a CDL within six months, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and tolerance for outdoor conditions, including inclement weather and extended hours.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position.
• CDL Class A must be attained within six months of placement.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.

Responsibilities

• Operates small equipment such as standard dump truck used in the hauling of maintenance and construction materials such as asphalt, coquina, pipe, dirt, etc.
• Performs manual labor in the installation of reinforced concrete pipe for driveways and other drainage purposes and in the paving of driveways with asphalt.
• Operates medium equipment such as large roller to compact and solidify fill material.
• Operates small equipment such as a trailer mounted pipe washer in cleaning driveway and cross line pipes.
• Uses hand tools such as asphalt rakes, brooms and shovels in daily maintenance operations; also uses chainsaw in inclement weather.
• Flags traffic during roadway and/or electric repairs to ensure the safety of fellow employees and the traveling public.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled worker to operate trucks and equipment for maintenance and construction tasks across roadways. Daily duties include hauling materials, paving driveways with asphalt, and assisting in drainage work, with emphasis on safety around traffic.

The role requires a CDL within six months, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and tolerance for outdoor conditions, including inclement weather and extended hours.