Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035034)
State of South Carolina
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Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61036142)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 6
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$44,720 - $59,500
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating medium-sized construction equipment like dump trucks and rollers to maintain highways, performing hands-on tasks such as clearing debris, repairing roads, and building drainage structures, and assisting with emergency road work during bad weather.
It's ideal for someone with basic experience in manual labor or equipment operation who is physically fit, reliable for on-call shifts, and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.
A good fit would be a hands-on worker eager to learn and obtain a commercial driver's license.
Key Requirements
- Six months of related work experience or equivalent
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain
- Availability for 24-hour on-call duty and work outside normal hours, including emergencies and inclement weather
- Knowledge of MUTCD standards for traffic flagging and setup
- Conduct pre-operation preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment
Full Job Description
Operates medium equipment, such as tandem dump truck, belt loader, large roller > 4 tons, and skid steer loader for hauling equipment and materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, trees and debris. Assists in the operation of a backhoe in the loading of materials needed for maintenance operations, e.g. earth materials, clay, sand and aggregate and clearing fallen trees and debris from roadway and right-of-way. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered and hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g. chain saw { tree removal}, shovel, bush axes, tamp, lute board, weed eaters, drills, wrenches, air compressor, etc. Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalk, and raised median, laying pipes for driveways and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-ways and repairing bridges. Assists in the operation of a street sweeper (motorized) snow plow, sand spreader, { assisting in emergency operations} to sweep and clean maintain roads. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance task as clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repair to bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Subject to 24 hours "on-call" after normal working hours. Assists in setting up and flagging traffic according to MUTCD Standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead. Performs, conducts and documents pre-operation preventive maintenance inspection on vehicle /equipment as outlined in equipment specifications. Performs other related duties as assigned.Requirements
Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. 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.
Physical Requirement: 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
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 6 HR at 843-740-1665.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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