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Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61036339)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 3

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$41,600 - $54,100

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance of highways, like repairing asphalt driveways, picking up litter and debris, and operating small equipment such as dump trucks or forklifts.

Workers also set up traffic controls, direct traffic as a flagger, and help with snow and ice removal during bad weather, often requiring long hours.

It's a good fit for someone who is physically fit, enjoys outdoor work, and is willing to get a commercial driver's license quickly.

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
  • Physical ability to bend, stoop, climb, and work in rough terrain
  • Comfort working near moving traffic and in environmental hazards
  • Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and inclement weather
  • No minimum training or experience required

Full Job Description

Operates powered tools and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities associated with the repair, installation, and maintenance of asphalt driveways. Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones. Operates small equipment such as a dump truck or forklift. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Operates standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. 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 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

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5193391