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Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61033014)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 1

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Location

South Carolina, 29201

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Salary

$47,840 - $59,500

per year

Type

Full-Time

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Closes

April 6, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating heavy equipment like mowers, trucks, and boom trucks to maintain highways, clear vegetation, remove trees, and handle debris in South Carolina.

Workers also set up traffic controls, perform equipment maintenance, and assist during emergencies or bad weather, often working long hours outdoors.

It's a good fit for someone physically fit with experience in manual labor and driving heavy machinery who doesn't mind getting dirty and working in all weather.

Key Requirements

  • One year 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 rough terrain
  • Train for and obtain tanker endorsement certification for CDL
  • Availability for overtime, extended hours, nights, weekends, and 12-hour shifts during emergencies or inclement weather
  • Comfort working near traffic, in all weather conditions, and with hazards like noise, oil, and grease

Full Job Description

At Lexington Maintenance, operates the slope mower in cutting back right-of-way. Performs proper maintenance on mowers which includes grease daily, ensures blades are sharp and deck is kept clean. Makes sure all signs and safety guards are in place before operation begins. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to tractor such as changing tires, blades, and replacing light bulbs. Operates the boom truck in the operation of tree removal and/or overhead sign replacement. Flags traffic for protection of workers and motorists. Assists in the placing of traffic control devices for work zone safety according to the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Operates a 5 yard standard dump truck to haul debris and asphalt. Checks the gas and follows preventive maintenance program daily. Ensures tarp is in place and all loose materials are removed from the sides of the truck and tail gate before operation begins. Works with a shovel, bush ax, chain saw, limb shipper, pole saw, and sling blade to clear site areas and right-of-way by mower/bush hog in clearing site hazards. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Trains for and obtains tanker endorsement certification for CDL

Requirements

One (1) year 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.

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

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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: 3/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/18/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5273484