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Posted: February 18, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033314)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 3

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$41,600 - $54,100

per year

Closes

March 5, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves hands-on maintenance work on highways in Greenville County, South Carolina, such as digging ditches, picking up litter and debris, operating small equipment like dump trucks and forklifts, and directing traffic in work zones.

Workers also help with snow and ice removal during bad weather and may need to work long shifts when emergencies arise.

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

Key Requirements

  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license at hire
  • 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, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
  • Comfort working near moving traffic and in outdoor environmental hazards
  • Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and work outside normal schedule during inclement weather or emergencies

Full Job Description

Operates powered tools and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities associated with ditching in Greenville County. 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 highway 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: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5241533