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Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61032347)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 4

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Location

South Carolina, 29201

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Salary

$41,600 - $54,100

per year

Type

Full-Time

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Closes

April 1, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping maintain and repair state highways and bridges by operating small trucks and equipment to haul materials, clear debris, and fix roads, as well as performing hands-on tasks like patching potholes and cleaning ditches.

Workers also assist during snow and ice removal or emergencies, often in tough outdoor conditions.

It's a good fit for someone who is physically fit, enjoys hands-on work, and is willing to get a commercial driver's license and handle irregular hours.

Key Requirements

  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, and climbing
  • Comfort working in all weather conditions and near traffic
  • Availability for extended hours, on-call duty, and emergency responses
  • Conduct pre-trip equipment inspections and maintain tools

Full Job Description

Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. May operate standard motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways of the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities on a District Full-Depth Patching Specialty Crew. Operates 5-yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris. Operates small equipment such as brush chipper, pneumatic (less than or equal to 4 tons), broom sweepers, and trailer-mounted pipe washers in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations, and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader or brine sprayer applicator for removal of snow and ice from highways and bridges.

Performs duties using manual labor in such maintenance tasks as full-depth base repairs, clearing of rights-of-way, patching potholes, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, paving driveways, and bridge repairs. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way. Assists in the operation of medium series equipment such as aggregate spreaders, larger rollers, tandem-axle dump trucks and trailer mounted injection patcher, and water trucks with various levels of formal and informal instruction. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment /vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations and supporting on-call personnel. May include being available for extended hours or extended shift operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. Necessary Special Requirement: 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 for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Additional Information

Non-Discrimination Statement:

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/18/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5273108