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Posted: January 30, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033654)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 2

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$41,600 - $54,100

per year

Closes

February 13, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance work along highways, such as clearing debris, picking up litter, mowing grass, and operating small equipment like dump trucks and tractors to keep roads safe and clean.

Workers also help set up traffic controls and direct vehicles during repairs, especially in bad weather.

It's a good fit for someone who enjoys outdoor physical labor, has a reliable driver's license, and is willing to get a commercial license and work irregular hours.

Key Requirements

  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required upon hiring
  • Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and walking on rough terrain
  • Comfort working near moving traffic and in outdoor environmental hazards
  • Availability to work outside normal hours, especially during inclement weather
  • No minimum education or experience required

Full Job Description

Performs manual labor, in such tasks as clearing debris from rights-of-way, cutting trees, litter pick up, and weed eating around signs. Operates 5 yard dump truck in hauling material and equipment to job sites. Operates dump truck with both snow removal and salt brine application equipment during winter weather operations. Operates equipment such as tractors with large mowers in mowing of shoulders and rights-of-way. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Operates small equipment such as brush chipper, self-contained sweeper, tractor with broom, and tractor with mower (<= 10'wide) during various maintenance 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 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.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Additional Information

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: 1/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/31/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5219560