Roadway Maintenance Worker I (CDL Required)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to support road and bridge upkeep on the state highway system. Under supervision, you will perform diverse tasks, including operating dump trucks, patching potholes, cleaning ditches, and flagging traffic to ensure safety.

The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and complying with fleet safety rules.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks on roads and bridges.
• Wamiliarity with safety rules and ability to operate or assist in operating standard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance activities on state highway system.
• Operate 5-yard dump trucks and flatbed trucks for hauling materials.
• Operate small equipment like brush chipper, broom sweepers, and pipe washers.
• Perform duties such as clearing rights-of-way and patching potholes.
• Flag traffic to control flow and protect workers and the public.
• Inspect equipment pre-trip as required by fleet safety rules.
• Support emergency or inclement weather operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Traffic control

Tools

Dump trucks

Front-end loaders

Pneumatic rollers

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance worker to support road and bridge upkeep on the state highway system. Under supervision, you will perform diverse tasks, including operating dump trucks, patching potholes, cleaning ditches, and flagging traffic to ensure safety.

The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and complying with fleet safety rules.