Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61032365)
State of South Carolina
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Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61036941)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 4
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$41,600 - $54,100
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 15, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job involves helping maintain South Carolina's highways and bridges by operating small trucks and equipment to haul materials, clear debris, repair potholes, and handle tasks like snow removal or vegetation control.
Workers also flag traffic for safety and perform manual labor in various weather conditions.
It's a good fit for someone who is physically fit, enjoys hands-on outdoor work, and is willing to get a commercial driver's license and respond to emergencies.
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, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain
- Comfort working outdoors in all weather, near traffic, and with hazards like noise and grease
- Availability for extended hours, on-call duties, and emergency/inclement weather operations
- 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 County Maintenance Special Project/Drainage/Vegetation 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) rollers, broom sweepers, trailer mounted pipe washers, and tractor with mower (less than or equal to 10’ wide) 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 clearing of right-of-way; installing, repairing, and maintaining flat sheet signs, sign assemblies, and sign foundation; performing vegetation management to improve visibility of signage; cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders; patching potholes, making base repairs; and paving driveways.
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 right-of-way. Assists in the operation of heavier equipment such as tandem-axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, belt loaders, tractor with ditcher, steel wheel rollers, specialized mowers, trailer mounted injection patcher, and backhoes 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
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.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes