Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61036945)
State of South Carolina
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Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61035129)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 7
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$41,600 - $54,100
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating small equipment like dump trucks and rollers to maintain highways, performing manual tasks such as patching potholes, clearing ditches, and picking up debris, and helping with traffic control during work zones.
It also includes assisting in emergencies or bad weather, sometimes with long shifts.
A good fit would be someone physically fit who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and is reliable in tough conditions, even without prior experience.
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 walking on rough terrain and working near traffic
- Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and inclement weather/emergency response
- No minimum education or experience required
Full Job Description
Operates small equipment such as dump trucks, forklifts, brush chipper and roller to perform various maintenance activities.
Performs duties using manual labor in maintenance tasks such as clearing of right-of-way, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairs to bridges and paving driveways.
Assists with placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
Operates power tools, chain saw and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities. Picks up litter, debris and dead animals.
Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. 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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